Imported Food Causes More Pesticide Problems

Several residues were reported in more than 22,000 samples.

Imported Food Causes More Pesticide Problems

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National authorities in Europe have been urged to continue monitoring pesticide residues in imported samples using a broad analytical spectrum.

Maximum residue level (MRL) violation and non-compliance rates for foods imported from other countries were three to four times higher than for products grown in EU member states, Iceland or Norway. High non-compliance rates were observed for pomegranates, lemons and tomatoes from Turkey.

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