QuEChERS

ChromoSep QuEChERS represents the pinnacle of modern dispersive solid-phase extraction (SPE) technology, offering laboratories a revolutionary, scientifically-proven method for rapid, efficient, and cost-effective pesticide residue analysis in food samples. Developed by renowned scientists Michalangelo Anastassiades and Steven J. Lehotay, this groundbreaking methodology has become the gold standard internationally and is now mandated by regulatory agencies across Europe, North America, and beyond. Our complete QuEChERS product line includes comprehensive kits featuring pre-measured pharmaceutical-grade reagents, precision-engineered extraction and centrifuge tubes, and optimized cleanup components, all meticulously formulated in strict compliance with European EN 15662 and American AOAC 2007.01 official standards.The QuEChERS acronym perfectly encapsulates the method’s exceptional advantages: Quick preparation requiring only 15-20 minutes compared to 45-60 minutes for traditional methods; Easy implementation with minimal training and simple step-by-step protocols requiring only basic laboratory equipment (centrifuge and vortex mixer); Cheap operation delivering significant cost savings of 50-70% per sample versus conventional SPE cartridges; Effective extraction with outstanding recovery rates consistently achieving 85-120% across diverse pesticide classes and food matrices.