During inspections and sampling of imported products at border points under the food monitoring program, ANSA found pesticide residues (pyraclostrobin) in a shipment of pumpkin seeds at concentrations twice the maximum permissible limits.
The problematic consignment was placed under official control. According to the importer’s decision, the entire batch will be returned to the producer in the country of origin, ANSA said.
The above-mentioned pesticide belongs to the category of fungicides (disease control agents), its use and residual content in agri-food products are strictly regulated.
