A mango product not in compliance with Pesticide Residues in Food Regulation
| Food name: |
Mango |
| Pesticide name: |
Chlorpyrifos |
| Detected level: |
0.077 parts per million |
| Maximum residue limit |
0.05 parts per million |
| Sampling location: |
A fruit stall in Yau Ma Tei
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| Remarks: |
- The Centre for Food Safety has instructed the vendor to stop selling the affected product.
- Any person who imports, manufactures or sells any food not in compliance with the requirements of the Pesticide Residues in Food Regulation (Cap 132CM) concerning pesticide residues commits an offence and is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for six months 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, November 3, 2026