Announcement of onsite sampling training programme

Training programme

on

“Pre- and Post-harvest sampling of fruits and vegetables for Pesticide residue analysis as per the regulatory requirement of APEDA”

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

Venue:        National Referral Laboratory, ICAR-NRC for Grapes,

P.B. No. 3, P.O. Manjari Farm, Solapur Road Pune-412307.

Date: 1^st September, 2026 (10.00 am to 05:15 pm)

Registration Date: 14^th to 28^th August, 2026

National Referral Laboratory, ICAR-NRC for Grapes, Pune is pleased to announce a one-day onsite training program on “Pre- and Post- harvest sampling of fruits and vegetables for Pesticide residue analysis as per the regulatory requirement of APEDA”.

Course objectives:

The primary focus of this training will be to deliberate the procedure for Pre- and Post-harvest sampling of fruits and vegetables for Pesticide residue analysis as per the regulatory requirement of APEDA. The specific objective of this training as follows:

1.     To give general awareness and regulatory requirement on importance of sampling in pesticide residue analysis

2.     Method of pre-harvest sampling in grape and pomegranate for pesticide residue analysis

3.     Method of post-harvest sampling in vegetables for pesticide residue analysis

You will learn about:

·  Regulatory requirement in sampling as per APEDA and NABL 127

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

·  Documentation requirement for various sampling procedures

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

·  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 28^th August, 2026. The laboratories are requested to fill the online registration form to participate in the training programme on or before the deadline. A maximum of 80 participants only will be accommodated for this training and confirmation will be given on first come first serve basis.

Registration Fee:

The registration fee for one-day training will be as given below;

Up to 4 participants= Rs.10,000.00 + 18% GST=Rs. 11800.00

5-8 participants= Rs.20,000.00 + 18% GST= Rs.23600.00

09-12 participants= Rs.30,000.00 + 18% GST= Rs. 35400.00

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/VECFHCXQjQTW6TtY8

Proforma Invoice Link: https://forms.gle/MSEWgaGx6U28ozE48

For the payment, you may use the following account details:

For Further queries, please contact:

Please Contact:

Dr. Ahammed Shabeer TP

Programme Coordinator

ICAR-NRC for Grapes, Pune

E-mail: apedanrlpt@gmail.com

Mobile: +91 86982 67996