| UHPLC-MS/MS (LC-MS/MS) | ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry |
| GC-MS/MS | gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry |
| QuEChERS | quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, safe |
| MRL | maximum residue limit |
| LLE | liquid–liquid extraction |
| dSPE | dispersive solid phase extraction |
| PSA | primary secondary amine |
| GCB | graphite carbon black |
| t-SRM | time-specific selected reaction monitoring |
| MRM | multi-reaction monitoring |
| FWHM | full width at half maximum |
| PTFE | polytetrafluoroethylene |
| LOD | limit of detection |
| LOQ | limit of quantification |
| RSD | relative standard deviation |
| GAP | good agricultural practice |
| KFoc | Freundlich organic carbon adsorption coefficient |
| DT50 | time required for 50% disappearance |
| FAO | food and agriculture organization |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| ADI | acceptable daily intake |
| ARfD | acute reference dose |
| AChE | Acetylcholinesterase |
| EPA | environmental protection agency |
| EFSA | European food safety agency |
| NOAEL | non-observable adverse effect level |
| PHI | pre-harvest interval |
| IPM | integrated pest management |
| MCRA | Monte Carlo risk assessment |
| IqR | residue quality index |
| FiBL | research institute of organic agriculture |
| GIZ | German society for international co-operation |
| SOFA | Saudi organic farming association |