Organophosphate (OP) and organocarbamate (OC) pesticides are most commonly used pesticides for agriculture and domestic use. Presence of these insecticides is thus expected in the soil samples, water resources and in food commodities (vegetables, fruits and spices). A simple visual detection method for presence of these pesticides in food samples will be useful for farmers, traders and consumers. BARC has developed a colorimetric visual biosensor kit (BioKit) for detection of safe levels of OP (Methyl parathion, Parathion, Monocrotophos, Chlorpyrifos, Phorate, Profenfos, Quinalphos and Dichlorvos) and OC (Aldicarb, Carbaryl, Carbofuran, Carbosulfan) pesticides.

 SALIENT FEATURES

• Simple, visual detection kit for detection of pesticide residues.
• The chemicals are safe to handle and results can be seen within 60 minutes.
• Manufacture of kits can be easily absorbed by entrepreneurs.

 APPLICATIONS

• For detection of pesticide residues in farm produce.
• For use in food industry to detect contamination of products delivered prior to export.
• For Domestic use after purchase of organic fruits and vegetables.

Organophosphate (OP) and organocarbamate (OC) pesticides are most commonly used insecticides for agriculture and domestic use. Presence of these insecticides is thus expected in the soil samples, water resources and in food commodities (vegetables, fruits and spices). A simple visual detection method for presence of these pesticides in food samples will be useful for farmers, traders and consumers. BARC has developed a colorimetric visual biosensor kit (BioKit) for detection of safe levels of the following OP and OC pesticides.

ADVANTAGES

• Simple visual detection of pesticide residues
• Colour change with respect to safety for consumption of product
• Chemicals used in the kit are safe to handle

APPLICATIONS

• For detection of pesticide residues in farm produce
• For use in food industry to detect contamination of products delivered prior to export
• For Domestic use after purchase of organic fruits and vegetables
  

REQUIREMENTS

A. Raw Materials requirement

• Chemicals as per the Document
• Other ingredients for kit such as test tubes and diluents
• Packing materials such as boxes, etc
  

B. Equipments requirement

• Standard Chemistry laboratory capability required.
• Equipment such as lyophilizer, refrigerator with freezer, biochemicals and glassware.

C. Space and Manpower requirement

• Space requirement 25x 20 feet
• Skilled Technician (B.Sc., Chemistry) : One
• Helping hand for processing and packing, etc.