Publication of the 2024 data on European pesticide residue testing by EFSA

: Published: 03 June 2026

EFSA has published its annual report on data from European pesticide residue testing in foodstuffs in 2024.

Of the 9,842 samples analysed, 98.8% of the pesticide residue test results complied with current regulations. Taking measurement uncertainties into account, 1.2% of the results were non-compliant, a significant proportion of which were found in imported products. Regarding controls on French products, 2.3% of products were found to be non-compliant (including 1.05% of imported products).

For France, this report includes a focus on chlordecone in foodstuffs of animal origin. AGROLAB LUFA contributed to the results of the Belgian monitoring programme.

For further details regarding product categories, origins and pesticide residues exceeding regulatory limits, the report is available by clicking on the following link.

YOUR PLUS: AGROLAB LUFA and the AGROLAB Group’s agri-food laboratories analyse a wide range of foodstuffs from various origins on a daily basis. Our services offer testing for a wide range of pesticide residues, using either multi-residue methods or specific methods for additional residues. Please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative for assistance in ensuring your products comply with regulatory requirements.

Author: Serge Campagne, AGROLAB FRANCE

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