Thailand: The Department of Agriculture randomly checked for residues, vegetables, fruits, and durian, guaranteed GAP plants are safe

Published 2022년 3월 15일

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The Thai Department of Agriculture is accelerating efforts to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture and promote safe production practices. The department aims to certify 100,000 GAP plots and randomly monitor pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables, and durians. Initial results show that GAP-compliant plants are nearly 90% safe from pesticide residues. In case of excess residues or banned substances, corrective actions will be taken, and certification may be revoked. The department is also working on durian export standards and COVID-19 prevention measures in agricultural services and products.

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Ms. Mananya Thaiset, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, revealed that she had instructed the Department of Agriculture to speed up implementation of important policies that have been assigned. is to educate and campaign for farmers to reduce and stop using hazardous chemicals in agriculture. And apply for the system to produce plants according to the standards that are safe from residues, both GAP and organic standards. including urging to expedite the verification of farmer's plots To enter the production standards of safe crops as much as possible. In the year 65, the Department of Agriculture reported that it has set a goal of certifying 100,000 GAP plots. In addition, the Department of Agriculture has also been assigned to monitor and monitoring of residues in vegetables, fruits and durians from both production and distribution sources for the safety of the public and consumers If the residue is found to exceed the safety standard Please trace back to the source ...

Source: RYT9