EU-banned pesticides found in rice, tea and spices
6 hours ago
- #EU Food Safety
- #Pesticide Contamination
- #Consumer Health
- EU-banned pesticides found in rice, tea, and spices in European food products, revealing a 'toxic pesticides boomerang' effect.
- Lab tests on 64 products from the Netherlands, France, Austria, and Germany showed residues of multiple pesticides, including 45 with non-approved substances in the EU.
- Some samples exceeded legal residue limits, with one paprika powder containing 22 different pesticides, six of which are not approved.
- Pesticides exported from EU countries to third countries can return via imported food, putting consumer safety at risk.
- The European Commission is urged to halt fast-tracked 'omnibus' legislation that weakens pesticide safety reviews, residue limits, and import controls.