The government has claimed that the import of pesticide-contaminated vegetables from neighbouring States had come down drastically following the stringent inspections by Food Safety officials at border check-posts.
Citing laboratory results, Health Minister V.S. Sivakumar said only permissible levels of pesticide residue were detected in vegetables arriving from other States.
He said neighbouring States had begun sensitising farmers after the government of Kerala initiated a series of measures to ensure the safety of imported vegetables and fruits. Food safety licensing had also become stringent.
A pressnote quoting Mr. Sivakumar said the government intervention had helped to augment domestic production of vegetables for the Onam season.
Food Safety officials had carried out 1,516 inspections since August 6 and 264 samples were given for testing.
As many as nine outlets were closed down for selling substandard products and notices were issued to 330 traders.
Inspections at border check-posts yield results
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