James Hutton Limited set to launch new Emamectin Benzoate Analysis to Ultra Trace Levels

James Hutton Limited (JHL) are first time visitors at Aquaculture UK and are thrilled to be part of this year’s show.

JHL are the commercial subsidiary of the world-renowned James Hutton Institute. Their laboratory in Aberdeen specialises in a range of analytical services and their appearance at Aquaculture UK comes at a perfect time, as they’re in the latest stages of launching a brand-new service to help fish farmers with the upcoming changes to Maximum Acceptable Concentration (MAC).

These changes require analysis for Emamectin Benzoate (EMB) pesticide in marine water and sediments up to 1000 times lower than current levels. The active ingredient in SLICE®, Emamectin Benzoate is used to control sea lice – a major problem in aquaculture.

JHL are experienced in this sector and have been carrying out Emamectin Benzoate analysis to the detection limits previously required for more than 15 years. The organisation is now adapting its technology to meet the new legislative requirements using liquid chromatography triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry (LC-QqQ MS/MS).

The methodology is expected to be approved by SEPA and accredited by UKAS in the near future, the upcoming Aquaculture UK show in Aviemore is the perfect time to share with the industry on what they can do to help.

Rodger McGovern – Business Development Manager in Analytical Services – from James Hutton Limited will certainly be attending Aquaculture UK, feel free to reach out to him on e-mail in advance at [email protected].