Methods of Determination for Pesticide Residues and Introduction to ISO 17025 October 19-28th 2015 University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA Course Description The International Food Safety Training Laboratory (IFSTL) is hosting an 8day training course focused on methods of pesticide residue analysis from October 19-28th, 2015. What You Will Cover - Regulations in place in the United States regarding pesticide residues in fresh fruits and produce - The FDA compliance program - Theoretical and hands-on practice of FDA fit-for-purpose - Method development for the techniques of gas chromatography, liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry (including tandem mass spectrometry). - Requirements for accreditation to ISO 17025:2005 How You Will Benefit - Perform sample preparation using validated QuEChERS method - Develop hands-on practice of pesticide detection using gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), and tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) using validated methods - Understand the concepts of action levels, compliance, and the role of the FDA in the control of imported foods - Analyze and appraise data to meet FDA requirements - Integrate compliance methods with regulation. Seeking Laboratory Accreditation?: - One full day of the workshop is taught by A2LA - Learn the steps necessary to gain formal recognition of technical competence in your laboratory - Increase confidence in testing and calibration data by fulfilling accreditation criteria - Instructors: This workshop includes lectures from subject matter guest speakers. This workshop has in the past included: • Dr. Steven Lehotay, USDA • Dr. Jon Wong, U.S. FDA • Dr. Alexander Krynitsky, U.S. FDA • And many others Who should attend? This course is designed for laboratory analysts and managers involved in testing food for domestic markets and export to the United States. International Food Safety Training Laboratory (IFSTL) Laboratory Training in Fit-For-Purpose Analytical Techniques for Food Safety Morning Lecture Afternoon Laboratory Session Monday Welcome and Technology Transfer FDA Pesticide Compliance program Lab: Sample preparation QuEChERS Apples and green peppers Tuesday Principles of GC, LC, and mass spectrometry Lab: Sample preparation (cont.) Lab: LC and GC-MS/MS MS tuning and Calibration Wednesday Quantitative analysis Identification and Confirmation Lab: Multi-residue methods (MRM) Lab: GC Samples & standards preparation Thursday Principles of method development Validation (single lab) EPA tolerance process Lab: LC/MS/MS analysis Results and discussion Friday Laboratory Accreditation to ISO 17025 ISO 17025 Monday Lab: Sample preparation for spices Lab: Sample preparation for seafood Tuesday LC/MS/MS methods for spices LC/MS/MS methods for spices Wednesday Personal projects (Would you release this commodity?) Results and discussion Attendees are required to participate in the hands-on laboratory work including sample preparation and sample analysis. All safety equipment will be provided Course Information Tuition 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐷𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑎𝑔𝑒 $3,500 USD September 23, 2015 English (Includes all course material and lunches) Travel Participants responsible for travel arrangements and costs Registration Procedure 1. Fill out a registration form at: http://ifstl.jifsan.umd.edu/upcomingClasses/ 2. You will receive a formal letter of invitation to support your visa application. Information about airports, hotels, and local transportaiton will also be provided. 3. Payment is due by the registration deadline and seatsare only reserved upon payment. JOINT INSTITUTE FOR FOOD SAFETY AND APPLIED NUTRITION (JIFSAN) University of Maryland 5201 Paint Branch Parkway 2134 Patapsco Building College Park, MD 20742 301.405.1342 ifstl.org