Malaysia: The Ministry of Health will investigate reports that Thailand's Shine Muscat grapes have excess pesticides

Published 2024년 10월 29일

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The Ministry of Health in Malaysia has responded to reports from The Thai Pesticide Alert Network and local media about Shine Muscat grapes containing pesticide residues above the maximum allowed level. The Ministry assures that imported food is monitored for safety under the Food Act 1983 and Regulations, with specific focus on pesticide residues. Between 2020 and September 2024, 5,561 samples of imported fruits and vegetables were tested, resulting in 165 non-compliant samples. Non-compliant products are subject to recalls, disposal, re-export, or legal action. No non-compliance was found in Shine Muscat grapes, and a total of 4 non-compliant grape samples out of 234 tested during the same period were from other varieties. Importations of non-compliant foodstuffs can lead to outright bans if repeat offenses are noted.

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is aware of the report of The Thai Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN) and some local media related to Shine Muscat grapes containing pesticide residues exceeding the maximum allowed level (MRL). The Ministry of Health through a statement informed that through the Food Safety and Quality Program (PKKM) always monitors and enforces food safety including imported food based on the Food Act 1983 and the Regulations under it. He said in Malaysia pesticide residues are controlled under Regulation 41, Food Regulations 1985 which also refers to Codex international standards. "Based on KKM data, throughout the period from 2020 until September 2024, a total of 5,561 samples of imported vegetables and fruits were analyzed for pesticide residues and a total of 165 (2.97 percent) samples were found not to comply with the MRL. "PKKM has taken enforcement actions on imported vegetables and fruits that do not comply with the MRL, including product recall ...

Source: Utusanborneo