Sunday, March 7, 2010

An Investigation on Organochlorine Pesticide Residues

[Key words] vegetables; pesticide residues; insecticides,organochlorine
     To collect the information of organochlorine pesticide residues on vegetables in Guizhou province, so as to provide basis for health protection of residents.  Methods: The contents of 15 organochlorine pesticides on 50 specimens of vegetables were tested by using vapor phase chromatography method (GB/ T.5009.146-2003). Results: Organochlorine pesticide residues were found in all of the vegetable specimens, and the detection rates of these pesticides were 8%~40%. The main categories of the pesticide residues were α-sulfur, β-666, dieldrin and γ-666. Conclusions: The situation of the organochlorine pesticide residues on market vegetables does not allow us to be optimistic, and it is suggested that the relevant authority should pay high attention, and adopt powerful measures to control the situation.