SAG on alert for vegetables that illegally enter Chile with prohibited pesticide residues

게시됨 2023년 12월 7일

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Residues of banned pesticides carbofuran and monocrotophos have been found in samples of potatoes and table grapes imported illegally into Chile from neighboring countries. Officials from the Agricultural and Livestock Service intercepted trucks transporting these products to protect Chile's agriculture and the health of its consumers. The SAG has intensified its supervisory role to ensure that illegal products are seized and destroyed, calling on merchants and consumers to only purchase products with traceability and known origin to protect the health and safety of agriculture.

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Residues of carbofuran and monocrotophos have been identified in samples of potatoes and table grapes from neighboring countries. These pesticides have been banned by the Agricultural and Livestock Service due to their potential severe impact on human health, animal health and the environment. Santiago, December 6, 2023.- Officials of the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) in the regions of Arica and Parinacota and Tarapacá carried out the interception of trucks transporting fruit and vegetable products, clandestinely entered into the country as contraband. This action is part of the mission to safeguard and improve the phyto- and zoosanitary condition of Chile. "The importance of this work lies in the fact that this type of fruit represents a risk to the health of our agriculture, as they carry harmful pests such as the fruit fly, as well as other pests not present in Chile. Additionally, they present residues of pesticides prohibited by the SAG, based on scientific ...

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