Ethylene Oxide
Test Code
PR00033
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Method Used
GC-MS/MS
Accreditation
ISO 17025
Standard Turnaround Time
20 working days
Overview
Ethylene oxide (also known as Oxirane) can be used as a fumigant to control fungi and bacteria growth in dry food products (e.g. seeds, herbs and spices). Ethylene oxide undergoes various reactions with the food matrix leading to formation of 2-chloroethanol.
The use of plant protection products containing ethylene oxide is prohibited in the EU as it is classed as a Category 2 carcinogen and mutagen. The Maximum Residue Level for ethylene oxide is defined as the sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol and it is set at 0.05 mg/kg (ethylene oxide sum) for oil seeds.
Parameters Tested
The analytical method used for analysis of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol is based on a method published by the EU reference Lab with QuEChERS extraction followed by determination using GC-MS/MS.
Reporting limit
0.05 mg/kg in oilseeds
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
Method Used | GC-MS/MS |
LOD (limit of detection) | 0.05 mg/kg |
Accreditation | ISO 17025 |
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