The Importance of Pesticide Testing Services
Agrochemical testing services are required for pesticides which can also be known as crop protection products or plant protection products. As the global population grows, demand increases for safe and nutritious foods. Agrochemical products help by increasing yield and quality to reduce food shortfalls. Pesticide testing services are used by product developers and manufacturers when seeking approval. For approval and authorization, safety for both humans and the environment must be demonstrated.
What agrochemical testing services do we offer?
Our agrochemical testing services align with global requirements and our laboratories are fully accredited to work to GLP standards.
- Physical and chemical properties
- Analytical methods
- Efficacy
- Toxicology
- Residue chemistry
- Environmental fate
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruptors
- Regulatory support
- Scientific Advisory
Plant Protection Product Testing and Approvals Process
Charles River's experience with agrochemical testing services can help in all steps of development and approvals process.
We can partner with you as your active substance or plant protection product moves through the research and development pipeline from early discovery safety testing, and risk assessment, through dossier preparation and submission to approval.
When you work with Charles River, we can guide you through the process with regulatory support, every step of the way. Rather than dealing with multiple partners, we can streamline the process for you.
With locations in Den Bosch, Netherlands, Edinburgh, Scotland, and Ashland, OH, we have both experienced staff and confidence from our substantial portfolio, enabling us to ease the strain.