A mango product not in compliance with Pesticide Residues in Food Regulation
Food name: |
Mango |
Pesticide name: |
Chlorpyrifos |
Detected level: |
0.079 milligrams per kilogram |
Maximum residue limit |
0.05 milligrams per kilogram |
Sampling location: |
The Centre for Food Safety collected the mango sample at import level. |
Remarks:
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- The Centre for Food Safety has instructed the vendor to stop selling the affected product.
- According to the Pesticide Residues in Food Regulation (Cap. 132CM), any person who sells food with pesticide residues above the maximum residue limit may be prosecuted and is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
- Based on the level of Chlorpyrifos detected in the sample, risk assessment showed that adverse health effects are unlikely under usual consumption.
- The Centre for Food Safety will follow up on the unsatisfactory testing result, including tracing the source of the food in question and taking samples for testing.
- Investigation is ongoing.
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END/Thursday July 3, 2025