What is ethephon?
The ethephon is a plant growth regulator used to promote the ripening of certain fruits such as tomatoes, beets or coffee. It can be used to simplify fruit harvesting and accelerate ripening downstream of the harvest.
Ethephon decomposes into ethylene, which can also be found under another name: R1150.
Which products are concerned?
Fruits & Vegetables
Cereals
Regulations
Ethephon is an active substance authorised in Europe since 1st August 2007. It is widely used throughout the world on various crops.
Regulation (EU) 396/2005 and its successive amendments set Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in various foodstuffs.
The Phytocontrol solution
Phytocontrol, expert in pesticide analysis, adapts to your needs and offers you the analysis of ethephon by LC-MS/MS at quantification limits of 10ppb.
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Multipolar method : Fast analysis and simple sample preparation
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The ethephon can be analysed simultaneously with glyphosate, glufosinate... without additional time.
Why choose Phytocontrol
Phytocontrol is a technological and human project that meets the societal challenges of water and food safety with proximity, expertise, reactivity and reliability. The Laboratory provides you with the most reliable, innovative and eco-responsible solutions to guarantee you the best European expertise. A step ahead in technology, Phytocontrol develops its own Information System via a latest-generation Datacenter and innovates with its own system for tracking the sample's progress. Anticipation is Phytocontrol's credo and it is its intention to stay ahead!
Proximity
Our local agencies ensure an active technical and logistic follow up
Expertise
A European expert in testing for contaminants
Responsiveness
Your routine analyses results within 2 to 6 days
Reliability
Our studies are carried out with a view to providing you with the greatest reliability of analysis
