Review of analytical methods for the determination of pesticide residues in grapes

Abstract

This review paper presents an overview of analytical methods used for the analysis of pesticide residues in grapes and by-products in the last decade. The most widely used detection technique used for the determination of pesticides in grapes is mass spectrometry combined with gas and/or liquid chromatography. Multi-residue methods with selective sample treatment methodologies have been developed for this purpose. However, this review focuses not only on these common multi-residue methods but also on specific methodologies for the analysis of pesticides in grapes and by-products. Finally the limitations of multi-residue methods and future perspectives and trends for pesticide residue analysis in grapes are reviewed.JRC.D.5-Standards for Food Bioscienc