"Toxic Trade" Must Be Stopped for Foodwatch: After the Discovery of Banned Pesticides, the Organisation Asks the EU to Act
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Foodwatch has conducted a survey of 64 products imported into France, Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. Of 15 products tested in France, 12 have pesticide residues whose use is prohibited in Europe.
In ten tested foods from domestic supermarkets, a total of 30 residue proofs of banned pesticides have been found. Four products showed pesticide residues above the statutory limit values. Foodwatch carried out studies on 64 products in Austria, Germany, France and the Netherlands. Food from the categories rice, tea and spices were analysed. "For good reason not approved"Foodwatch asked the competent authority to immediately withdraw the four pr…
Imported rice and paprika sold in France contain banned pesticides, based on tests carried out by Foodwatch. The NGO warns the EU about legal loopholes and calls for strengthened controls.
According to a Foodwatch test, paprika powder is particularly heavily contaminated.
The consumer association Foodwatch called on the European Union on Tuesday to review its project on food safety and pesticide controls, after having again detected substances banned in foods imported from third countries, beyond the tolerance limits. ...
Pesticide residues have been detected in ten tested foods. According to the Foodwatch test, especially paprika powder is contaminated
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