Quality control
Quality control ensures the effectiveness of pesticides, stability in their storage and reduces risks associated with their handling and use. In addition to the verification of the specifications such as the active ingredient dose, the physicochemical properties and the level of impurities, quality control should include the verification of the labelling of the product.
For this scheme element it is suggested to implement rules on the quality control of pesticides to ensure relevant specifications are met and impurities kept to a minimum.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- FAO / WHO : Manual on the development and use of FAO and WHO specifications for pesticides [1st edition, 3rd revision, 2016]
- FAO : Guidelines on post-registration surveillance and other activities in the field of pesticides [1988]
- FAO : Guidelines for quality control of pesticides [2011]
- FAO / WHO : Specifications for pesticides, a training manual
- WHO : Guidance page on quality control
- WHO / FAO : Quality control of pesticide products : Guidelines for national laboratories