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Official testings was carried out in 2009 including the determination of 167 compounds (83 insecticides, 61 fungicides and 23 herbicides) in 154 samples of crops, processed food and soil. Mainly validated analytical multiresidue methods were used, enabling 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, GC/MS/MS and spectrophotometry. The positive results were confirmed in compliance with European Commission regulations. In 6 samples (3.9%) pesticide residues were found. From among 67 compounds tested, 9 were determined. There were found 3 insecticide residues and 6 fungicide residues, mainly in samples of vegetables (25.0%) and fruits (4.3%). Monitoring carried out in the United States and some European countries in last few years showed possibilities of finding pesticide residues in organic food of plant origin.