A more detailed description of the Food Laboratory is also available. Conner Boulevard, Bldg. The Chemical Residue section includes a main laboratory in Tallahassee and a auxillary laboratory located in Winter Haven. In addition, Chemical Residue field inspectors are strategically stationed throughout the State to provide the laboratory with samples from farms and produce distribution centers. This program is responsible for chemical analysis of food products to determine the presence of chemical residues in or on human food, as well as for the regulatory enforcement of federal pesticide residue tolerances and guidelines adopted by the State.
Emphasis is given to raw agricultural produce with highest potential for residue accumulation.
A more detailed description of the Chemical Residue Laboratory is also available. Conner Boulevard, Bldg. The Florida Pesticide Residue Workshop brings together government, private, and academic scientists in order to exchange information related to pesticide residue analyses and regulatory issues. The workshop emphasizes practical techniques as well as general issues. Both the bench chemist and the lab manager will benefit.