Imported Apples, Pears, and Tomatoes Found with Pesticides in Northern Cyprus
The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has released the results of its weekly food safety inspections for harmful substances.
According to the ministry's statement, samples taken from both imported and local products between October 18 and 24 were analyzed at the State Laboratory in accordance with the European Union's pesticide residue standards.
In total, 45 samples from imported products were tested, with 42 of them passing the inspection.
However, pesticide limits were exceeded in imported apples, pears, and cherry tomatoes.
Additionally, 13 local products were examined, with 11 samples yielding clean results. Two samples—a type of tomato and green lettuce—showed pesticide levels above the acceptable limits.
All products that failed inspection were either destroyed or returned to their country of origin.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
