Streptomycin dosage

Streptomycins belong to the aminoglycoside antibiotic family. Historically used in veterinary medicine and sometimes in agriculture, they are now strictly regulated due to health risks and the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. The presence of streptomycins in food products or plant extracts must be rigorously controlled. Testing allows verification of the absence of non-compliant residues and ensures the safety of products placed on the market.

Analytical methods for the determination of streptomycin

Streptomycin analysis relies on reference methods using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry:

• HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography), combined with UV or fluorimetric detection.
• LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry), the technique of choice to achieve high sensitivity and optimal selectivity in complex matrices.
• These methods allow for the precise quantification of streptomycins, even at very low concentrations, in accordance with European regulations relating to maximum residue limits (MRLs).

They are comparable to the techniques used for antibiotic dosage or impurity dosage .

Industrial and regulatory applications

Streptomycin testing is essential in many contexts:

• Human food: verification of the conformity of dairy products, honey, processed fruits and vegetables.
• Nutraceuticals: ensuring the safety of food supplements based on plants or animal products.
• Plants and agriculture: monitoring of plant extracts and ingredients from crops that may be exposed to antibiotic treatments.

These analyses make it possible to comply with European and international regulations, which set strict thresholds for antibiotic residues, and to ensure transparency towards consumers.

Matrices analyzed for streptomycins

YesWeLab supports the analysis of streptomycin in various matrices: dairy products and derivatives, honeys, plant extracts, nutritional powders, dietary supplements, and processed foods. Each matrix is ​​prepared according to specific protocols to eliminate interferences and obtain reliable and reproducible results.

Security and compliance issues

The detection and quantification of streptomycins address several major challenges:

• To ensure food security and protect public health.
• Preventing the risks associated with antibiotic resistance by limiting exposure to antibiotic residues.
• Comply with European regulations setting precise MRLs.
• To meet growing consumer expectations for transparency and naturalness.

These issues are part of a comprehensive quality control system, alongside other controls such as pesticide or heavy metal testing .

YesWeLab's expertise in streptomycin assays

YesWeLab collaborates with a network of over 200 partner laboratories specializing in physicochemical analyses and accredited to ISO 17025 and COFRAC standards. Our experts select the analytical methods best suited to your matrices and specific needs. Our digital platform offers simplified management: online quotes, sample tracking, and rapid results delivery. Since 2020, manufacturers, distributors, and engineering firms have trusted us to guarantee the conformity and safety of their products.

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