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Aim

• To analyze the presence and levels of


insecticides and pesticides in commonly
consumed fruits and vegetables and evaluate
their compliance with permissible limits.
Objective
• ➢ To detect and quantify pesticide residues in
fruits and vegetables.

• ➢ To assess the safety of the tested produce


based on regulatory standards.

• ➢ To create awareness about the potential


health risks of pesticide consumption.
Introduction
• Pesticides and insecticides are commonly used
in agriculture to protect crops from pests and
diseases. However, their residues often remain
on fruits and vegetables, posing potential
health risks such as neurotoxicity, hormonal
imbalance, and chronic illnesses. Regulatory
bodies like the WHO and FAO have established
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) to ensure
safety. This study evaluates the presence and
levels of these residues in fruits and
Materials Required
• ➢ Samples of commonly consumed fruits and
vegetables (e.g., apples, tomatoes, spinach).

• ➢ Solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, methanol) for


extraction.

• ➢ Analytical instruments:

• - Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry


Procedure
• 1. **Sample Collection:** Collect fresh fruits
and vegetables from multiple sources
(markets, farms, supermarkets).

• 2. **Sample Preparation:**

• - Wash the produce thoroughly to remove


surface contaminants.
Observation
• ➢ Record the types and levels of pesticides
detected in each sample.

• ➢ Note the samples exceeding permissible


limits.

• ➢ Identify patterns in contamination (e.g.,


higher residues in leafy vegetables).
Result
• ➢ The presence of insecticides and pesticides
was detected in varying levels across samples.

• ➢ Certain samples exceeded MRLs, posing


potential health risks.

• ➢ Fruits like apples and vegetables like


spinach showed higher pesticide residues
compared to others.
Conclusion
• The study reveals the widespread presence of
pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables.
While most samples were within permissible
limits, some exceeded MRLs, highlighting the
need for stricter regulation, regular
monitoring, and better consumer practices
such as washing and peeling.
Limitations
• ➢ The study was limited to a specific region
and season, which may not reflect overall
trends.

• ➢ Advanced analytical equipment is expensive


and not universally accessible.

• ➢ Variability in sample sources and


preparation may introduce inconsistencies.

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