Pesticide Residues in Imported Agricultural and Marine Products Distributed in Gyeonggi-do Are 'Safe'

Inspecting residual pesticides in imported agricultural and marine products distributed within Gyeonggi-do.

All residual pesticide levels in imported agricultural and marine products distributed within Gyeonggi Province were found to be safe.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Institute of Health and Environment announced on the 6th that from September 1 to 22, it conducted residual pesticide tests on 98 high-consumption agricultural products, including 42 cases of nuts and seeds, 25 cases of fruits, 15 cases of vegetables, 9 cases of grains, and 7 cases of legumes, available at large retail stores and online shopping malls within the province. The results showed that all were within safe limits.

Among the tested items, trace amounts of pesticide components were detected in fruits and vegetables, but all were below the residual pesticide tolerance standards.

Among the trace pesticide components detected, there were no domestically unregistered pesticides managed under the PLS (Positive List System for Pesticide Residues) standard (0.01 mg/kg).

No pesticide components were detected in nuts and seeds, grains, or legumes.

An official from the Provincial Institute of Health and Environment stated, "Although inspections are conducted during the customs clearance process for imported agricultural products, unregistered pesticide components without domestic standards may be detected, so regular monitoring is necessary," and added, "We will continue to promote related information so that residents can consume safer agricultural products in Gyeonggi Province."

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