BQCIS

Verifying Purity and Safety Against Chemical Contaminants

Global food chains face growing risks from chemical hazards including agrochemical misuse, industrial pollution, and mycotoxin exposure. Compliance with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) set by Codex Alimentarius, the FDA, and the EU relies on accurate, trace-level analytical testing.

BQCIS laboratories employ advanced LC-MS/MS and ICP-OES platforms to detect contaminants down to parts-per-billion precision. These capabilities ensure product safety, regulatory conformity, and consumer protection while reducing the risk of detentions or recalls.

Our accredited testing covers diverse matrices—produce, grains, seafood, and processed goods—delivering the validated data required for cross-border market access and full supply-chain transparency.

Core Chemical Analysis Services

Pesticide, Veterinary Drug & Hormone Screening

Multi-residue screening for pesticides and veterinary drugs using LC-MS/MS. Detects hundreds of compounds across plant and animal products, verifying compliance with MRLs in export markets including the EU, China, and the USA.

Heavy Metals & Naturally Occurring Toxins

Quantitative analysis of lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic via ICP-OES/ICP-MS, along with mycotoxins such as aflatoxins and ochratoxin A. Ensures compliance with Codex and EU limits while identifying contamination sources within raw material supply chains.

Key Benefits of Chemical & Residue Testing

Precision

Ultra-Trace Detection Precision

Detect contaminants at ppb/ppt levels through high-resolution LC-MS/MS and ICP-OES technology.

Compliance

Global Regulatory Compliance

Ensure conformity with Codex, FDA, EFSA, and GACC residue regulations to safeguard exports.

Risk Management

Risk Mitigation & Supply Assurance

Prevent costly recalls and trade disruptions by identifying contamination early in the supply chain.

Trust

Enhanced Market & Consumer Trust

Validated results reinforce transparency and product integrity across global supply networks.

Success Story

Mitigating Heavy Metal Risk in Imported Spice Blends

The Challenge:

A major importer faced repeated border rejections due to elevated lead and cadmium in spice blends, jeopardizing a key supply chain.

Our Solution:

BQCIS established a vendor-based pre-shipment testing program using ICP-MS analysis and supply-chain traceability audits, isolating contamination sources at the farm level.

The Result:

All subsequent shipments met compliance standards. Product detentions ceased, restoring trade flow and strengthening supplier accountability.

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