Food Safety Rapid Testing Laboratory Equipment List for Agricultural Markets

As a critical link in the food supply chain, agricultural markets directly impact public health through food safety. Establishing standardized rapid testing laboratories equipped with efficient and accurate detection instruments is essential for ensuring the quality and safety of agricultural products. Below is a list of core equipment for agricultural market rapid testing laboratories, along with an overview of their functions:

I. Basic Testing Equipment

Food Safety Rapid Testing Analyzer

A multifunctional integrated device capable of detecting common harmful substances such as pesticide residues, veterinary drug residues (e.g., clenbuterol), formaldehyde, and nitrites. Utilizes enzyme inhibition rate or immunochromatography technology, delivering results within 10–30 minutes, making it ideal for on-site screening.

Pesticide Residue Rapid Tester

Specifically designed for rapid detection of organophosphorus and carbamate pesticides in fruits and vegetables. Operates on the principle of cholinesterase activity inhibition, offering high sensitivity and user-friendly operation.

ATP Fluorescence Detector

Used to assess hygiene conditions on food-contact surfaces by detecting adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which indicates microbial contamination levels. Provides results within 30 seconds, suitable for evaluating cleanliness of utensils, cutting boards, etc.

II. Auxiliary Instruments

UV Spectrophotometer

Quantifies additives (e.g., sulfur dioxide, colorants) and heavy metals (e.g., lead, arsenic) in food. Requires reagent kits for operation and delivers relatively high detection accuracy.

Centrifuge and Homogenizer

Sample preparation equipment for crushing, homogenizing, and separating samples to ensure uniformity and improve result accuracy.

Constant Temperature Water Bath and Drying Oven

Provides a stable temperature environment for sample incubation, reagent reactions, or drying labware, ensuring standardized experimental conditions.

III. Specialized Equipment (Optional)

Microplate Reader

Suitable for ELISA-based detection, enabling quantitative analysis of antibiotic residues (e.g., chloramphenicol) and toxins (e.g., aflatoxin). Ideal for markets with higher testing demands.

Portable Heavy Metal Analyzer

Employs X-ray fluorescence technology for rapid screening of heavy metals (e.g., lead, cadmium) in food, particularly high-risk categories like seafood and grains.

IV. Supporting Consumables and Tools

Disposable test strips/reagent kits (categorized by testing items)

Lab consumables such as pipettes, cuvettes, and sampling bags

Reference standards and quality control samples (for equipment calibration)