ANNOUNCEMENT of Virtual Sampling Training program

Training Title: Virtual Training Program On “Pre- and Post- harvest sampling of fruits and vegetables for agrochemical residue analysis and aflatoxin analysis in peanut and peanut products”

This is to inform you that due to some technical reasons, the virtual training program on "Pre- and Post-harvest sampling of fruits and vegetables for agrochemical residue analysis and aflatoxin analysis in peanut" scheduled during 15-16 October, 2020 is postponed. The revised date will be communicated to all participants at the earliest. The inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Date: October 15-16, 2020

Organizer: National Referral Laboratory, ICAR-NRC for Grapes, Pune

National Referral Laboratory, ICAR-NRC for Grapes, Pune is pleased to announce a two day virtual training program on “Virtual Training Program on “Pre- and Post- harvest sampling of fruits and vegetables for agrochemical residue analysis and aflatoxin analysis in peanut and peanut products”.

Course objectives:

The primary focus of this training will be to deliberate the procedure for pre-harvest and post-harvest sampling of fruits and vegetables for pesticide residue analysis and packhouse sampling of peanut and peanut products for aflatoxin analysis as per the APEDA regulations. The specific objectives of this training are as follows;

1.      Familiarization and virtual demonstration on pre-harvest sampling of grapes and pomegranate for pesticide residue analysis
2.      Familiarization and virtual demonstration of post-harvest sampling of vegetables for pesticide residue analysis
3.      Familiarization and virtual demonstration of pack house sampling of peanut and peanut produce (PPP) for aflatoxins analysis

You will learn about:

· Overview of residue monitoring plan (RMP) of APEDA

· Documentation requirement for various sampling procedures

· Pre-harvest sampling procedure for pesticide residue analysis in grape and pomegranate

· Post-harvest sampling procedure for pesticide residue analysis in vegetables (Okra, Brinjal, Drumstick, Chilli, Curry Leaves, Bitter gourd )

· Packhorse sampling procedure in peanut and peanut produce for aflatoxin analysis.

. Packaging and transport of samples to the laboratory- do’s and don’ts

Interested laboratories are requested to nominate their laboratory samplers on or before 10^th October, 2020. The filled up registration form may please be communicated to apedanrlpt@gmail.com on or before the deadline. A maximum of 70 participants only will be accommodated for this online training and confirmation will be given on first come first serve basis.

For the details of the program, you may please visit the following link;

Training brochure

Registration Form

For Further queries, please contact

Dr. Ahammed Shabeer TP

Scientist

National Referral Laboratory

ICAR-NRC for Grapes, Pune

E-mail: apedanrlpt@gmail.com

Phone: +91 2026956091; Mobile: +91 8698267996