The monitoring results of organophosphate and carbamate pesticide residues in cowpea in Hangzhou

Objective:To investigate the conditions of organophosphate and carbamate pesticide residues in cowpea in Hangzhou in order to provide the basis for surveillance and control of vegetables safety.Methods:The total 750 samples of cowpea were collected and organophosphorus residues and carbamate pesticide residues in these samples were measured.Results:The disqualification rate of cowpea was 3.47%.The disqualification rate of organophosphate and carbamate pesticide residues in cowpea were 0.40%,3.07% respectively.Conclusion:The situation of pesticide residues in cowpea was relatively severe.Some forbidden pesticides were found.So the supervision and administration on the forbidden pesticides should be strengthened.