Pesticide Residue Checks to Begin at Mersin Wholesale Markets
· mersinportal.com
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is extending pesticide residue checks for fresh fruits and vegetables to wholesale market entrances, with Mersin selected as the pilot province.
Pesticide Checks at Market Entrances
In line with the directives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, a new inspection mechanism is being implemented to protect consumer health and ensure a secure food supply. Mersin has been chosen as the pilot province for pesticide residue checks to be conducted at the entrances of wholesale markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. With the new system, agricultural products dispatched to wholesale markets will undergo rigorous inspection at the entry gates to meticulously screen for chemical residue risks.
Coordination for Safe Food
Prior to the implementation, an extensive briefing and evaluation meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mersin Provincial Director of Agriculture and Forestry, Erdem Karadağ. The meeting was attended by the Director of the Mersin Provincial Food Control Laboratory, district directors, branch managers, and authorized technical personnel. Officials from the Mersin Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry stated that inspections will continue uninterrupted throughout the process from farm to table, and food safety will be elevated to the highest level with controls at market entrances.