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Testing carried out in 2009 included the determination of 94 compounds in 17 commodities. Samples for testing were collected from production plants by inspectors of District Veterinary Inspections. 153 samples were tested, of which 64.7% were cereals, 31.4% processed cereals and 3.9% processed oil seeds. Mainly validated analytical multiresidue methods were used to determine many compounds at the same time, in compliance with legally binding standards and tested during international proficiency tests (FAPAS, UE). The following analytical techniques were used: GC/ECD/NPD and GC/MS. The positive results were confirmed in compliance with European Commission regulations. In 12 samples tested, which consisted 7.8% of all analysed samples, the pesticide residues were detected. Among 94 compounds tested, 1 was determined mainly in samples of cereals (14.0%) and processed cereals (9.1%). The residues were found mostly in ground wheat samples (40,0%), sporadically in samples of wheat bran (11.1%) and wheat (11.1%). Any MRLs exceeding or unauthorized plant protection product use was not found in compliance European regulations.