Jeonbuk Institute of Health and Environment to Inspect Pesticide Residues in Imported Agricultural Products

Until November 7...
Chili Peppers, Carrots, Bananas, and Other Items

The Jeonbuk Institute of Health and Environment will conduct a detailed safety inspection for pesticide residues on imported agricultural products distributed within the province from October 22 to November 7.

According to the Jeonbuk Institute of Health and Environment on October 21, the volume of imported agricultural products entering the country has been steadily increasing, reaching a total of 19.38 million tons last year. As a result, there has also been a growing number of cases where products are deemed non-compliant due to exceeding pesticide residue standards during customs clearance.

This inspection will focus on major distribution hubs such as public wholesale markets and large supermarkets, selecting items with high import volumes or high rates of non-compliance, such as chili peppers, carrots, and bananas. A detailed analysis will be conducted for 345 types of pesticide residues.

If any agricultural products are found to exceed the pesticide residue standards, the relevant administrative agencies will be notified immediately, and the items in question will be promptly seized and disposed of.

Jeon Kyungsik, Director of the Jeonbuk Institute of Health and Environment, stated, "Imported agricultural products may have different pesticide standards in their countries of origin compared to Korea, so thorough inspections are essential. We will continue to strengthen safety management of imported agricultural products so that residents can consume them with confidence."

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