Pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables, and grains have long been a major concern for food safety—traditional testing methods are often time-consuming (taking hours or even days) and require professional labs, making them unfit for on-site, real-time screening. Full-automatic pesticide residue rapid testers address this gap by integrating advanced technology into a compact, easy-to-use device, enabling fast and accurate detection at every stage of the food supply chain.
The efficiency of these testers lies in two key technologies that eliminate manual errors and speed up analysis:
Immunochromatography & Photometric Detection: The device uses specific antibodies to bind with target pesticide residues (e.g., organophosphates, carbamates). It then employs a built-in photometric system to measure the binding reaction, converting optical signals into digital data. This process skips complex sample pre-treatment steps required in lab tests.
Full-Automatic Operation: From sample loading to result output, the entire process is automated. Users only need to place a small sample (e.g., a piece of lettuce or a grain of rice) into the device— it automatically handles grinding, reagent mixing, and data analysis, with no need for professional technical training.
Ultra-Fast Results: Unlike lab tests that take 2–3 days, these testers deliver accurate results in 10–15 minutes, allowing for immediate decision-making (e.g., rejecting contaminated batches on the spot).
High Accuracy & Reliability: Equipped with calibrated sensors and AI-driven error correction, the detection accuracy rate exceeds 98%, meeting international food safety standards (e.g., EU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005).
Portability & Versatility: Most models are compact (about the size of a desktop printer) and battery-powered, making them suitable for use in farms, markets, and small food processing facilities. They can also test multiple pesticide types (up to 50+ common residues) with a single sample.
Farms: Farmers use the testers before harvesting to ensure crops meet safety standards, avoiding losses from non-compliant produce.
Wholesale Markets: Inspectors conduct random checks on incoming batches, preventing contaminated vegetables from entering retail channels.
Food Factories: Quality control teams integrate the testers into production lines to screen raw materials, reducing the risk of product recalls.