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A recent study conducted by Pesticide Action Network Netherlands (PAN-NL) has revealed concerning levels of toxic chemicals and pesticides in the vast majority of conventionally grown Dutch strawberries. Analyzing 15 strawberry samples from retail locations across the Netherlands, PAN-NL found that 92% of conventionally grown strawberries contained pesticide residues, with an average of three different pesticides per sample. Even more troubling, 69% of the strawberries were found to contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and 46% were contaminated with other chemicals deemed toxic by the EU, including substances like fludioxonil, cyprodinil, pirimicarb, and difenoconazole—chemicals that regulations suggest should be replaced with safer alternatives. None of the conventionally grown strawberries met the European Commission’s maximum residue limit (MRL) for pesticides in baby and toddler foods, with some samples exceeding this limit by 20 to 120 times. Although organic strawberries showed no pesticide residues, this study highlights the significant health risks associated with conventional strawberries. The findings underscore the importance of stricter regulations and greater consumer awareness regarding pesticide use in our food supply. Organic options continue to be a safer choice for those looking to avoid exposure to harmful chemicals. As consumers, it’s crucial to stay informed and make choices that prioritize health and safety. . . . . . #PartyFoulSealer #ToxicChemicals #PesticideResidues #PFAS #OrganicFood #FoodSafety #ConsumerHealth #Strawberries

FOOD AND PESTICIDE EXTRACT SOLUTION

FOOD AND PESTICIDE EXTRACT SOLUTION

Far higher pesticide residues have been allowed on food since Brexit with glyphosate, classified as a "probable carcinogen" by the WHO, now allowed a maximium residue 7.5 x higher than before on certain vegetables. Buying organic is the best way to reduce pesticides, but that can get expensive. Bicarbonate of soda is an easy way to reduce your intake: - Mix one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda/baking powder with every 2 cups of water - Add fruit/veg and soak for 15 minutes - Studies show that this can remove 66.7-98.9% of surface pesticides Go to the Pesticide Action Network website - https://www.pan-uk.org/ and search for The Dirty Dozen which is an annual list of the fruit and vegetables with the most pesticide residues. Try and buy these organically when you can. Follow @pesticideactionnetworkuk #healthychildren #childrensnutriiton #familyhealth #familyhealthy #familyfood #childrenshealth #kidshealth #childrensnutritionistbromley #childrensnutritionistkent #kidsnutritionlondon #pesticides #pesticidesfree #detox #healthylifestyle #healthoptimisation

WORD! Peel those apples: New study confirms washing doesn’t remove pesticide residues In Europe Pesticide Action Network (PAN) has relentlessly been campaigning on the fact that many fruits and veggies contain residues of pesticides. And rightfully so, as many of those residues even come from those pesticides that have been banned for use in Europe but still allowed to be produced and exported outside the EU (the shameful practice of toxic double standards and a form of toxic colonialism, see https://lnkd.in/exj-wuRu) Now a new scientific report lends weight to consumer concerns about those pesticide residues on food, presenting fresh evidence that washing fruit before eating it does not remove various toxic chemicals commonly used in agriculture. US investigative reporter Carey Gillam reports in The New Lede that "the paper, authored by Chinese researchers and published (recently) in the American Chemical Society’s journal Nano Letters, comes amid ongoing debate over the extent of pesticide contamination of food, and the potential health risks associated with a steady diet that includes residues of weed killing chemicals, insecticides and other farm chemicals. In May, Consumer Reports said it had determined that 20% of 59 different fruit and vegetable categories carried pesticide residues at levels that posed “significant risks” to consumers, based on an analysis of data gathered by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/efSm9z4n

MEPs: Protect EU citizens from pesticide residues in imported products September 18, 2024 The European Parliament voted against two Commission decisions that would have allowed residue levels of several #pesticides banned in the EU to be present in imported food. The pesticides in question are cyproconazole, spirodiclofen, benomyl, carbendazim, and thiophanate‐methyl. These #pesticides are already banned in the EU. The Parliament emphasized that imported agricultural products should meet the same standards as those produced within the EU to ensure fair competition. Allowing higher pesticide residue levels in imported food could pose #healthrisks for both European citizens and those in the countries where the food is produced. In the recent vote, 522 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) supported the objection to the Commission’s decision regarding cyproconazole and spirodiclofen, while 127 voted against, and 28 abstained. For benomyl, carbendazim, and thiophanate‐methyl, 516 MEPs voted in favour of the objection, while 129 voted against it and 27 abstained. A minimum of 359 MEPs was required to reject the Commission’s decisions. As a result, the Commission is now required to withdraw its proposals. MEPs are urging the Commission to present a new draft that reduces all maximum residue levels to either the limit of determination (the lowest detectable amount) or the default value of 0.01 mg/kg for all uses and to reject any requests for import tolerances. https://lnkd.in/dqzqycGQ

Proposals for new POPs: Broad-Spectrum Pesticide #Chlorpyrifos May Be Banned Globally. A widely used pesticide called chlorpyrifos is being recommended for a global ban due to its harmful effects on human health and the environment. The Stockholm Convention, an international treaty on persistent organic pollutants (#POPs), is considering adding chlorpyrifos to its list of banned substances. The decision comes after a review by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee (POPRC), which concluded that chlorpyrifos can travel long distances through the air and contaminate water, soil, and food. This long-range environmental transport poses a significant risk to both human health and the environment. The public was invited to submit comments on the draft risk management evaluation for chlorpyrifos. The consultation period opened on March 13, 2024 and will close on May 8, 2024 at 23:59 Helsinki time. This provides interested parties with over a month to submit their feedback on the proposed control measures for this pesticide. Chlorpyrifos is used in a variety of agricultural settings, homes, and for public health purposes. However, several countries have already banned its use due to safety concerns. The POPRC is recommending a complete prohibition on the production, use, import, and export of chlorpyrifos. Several alternative pest control methods have been identified that can replace chlorpyrifos. These alternatives include chemical alternatives like diamide insecticides and biological control methods like using natural predators to control pests. While some initial costs may be higher, transitioning to these alternatives is expected to be more cost-effective and beneficial for human health and the environment in the long run. The final decision on listing chlorpyrifos under the Stockholm Convention will be made by the Conference of the Parties to the Convention. If approved, this would be a major step forward in protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of this pesticide.

❗Changes to pesticide regulations in the UK following Brexit means that over 100 food and beverage products are now allowed to carry more #pesticides. > Analysis of official figures shows that the UK has abandoned many strict pesticide maximum residue limits it followed as an EU member in favour of weaker Codex Alimentarius levels. > The changes – which took place between 2022 and 2024 – mean that permitted limits for the insecticide chlorantraniliprole and the fungicide boscalid in tea products rose 4,000 times. 🗨️“Safety limits have been undermined for a worrying list of pesticides,” said Nick Mole from Pan UK, the advocacy group that performed the analysis. 🔬 LGC Standards offers 6,000+ pesticide products globally - more than half of them #ISO17034-accredited - to help laboratories keep food and the environment safe. Explore now: https://okt.to/N9EmJ7 #PesticideAnalysis #FoodSafety #ScienceforaSaferWorld

Revealed: Far higher pesticide residues allowed on food since Brexit Exclusive: Unlike the EU, Great Britain has slashed protections for scores of food types The amount of pesticide residue allowed on scores of food types in England, Wales and Scotland has soared since Brexit, analysis reveals, with some now thousands of times higher. Changes to regulations in Great Britain mean more than 100 items are now allowed to carry more pesticides when sold to the public, ranging from potatoes to onions, grapes to avocados, and coffee to rice. Pesticides explained: the toxic chemicals in up to 70% of produce Read more For tea, the maximum residue level (MRL) was increased by 4,000 times for both the insecticide chlorantraniliprole and the fungicide boscalid. For the controversial weedkiller glyphosate, classed as a “probable human carcinogen” by the World Health Organization (WHO), the MRL for beans was raised by 7.5 times. The purpose of the pesticide MRL regime is to protect public health, wildlife and the natural environment. Campaigners said the list of pesticides included reproductive toxins and carcinogens and that the weaker MRLs reduced protections for consumers in Great Britain. Northern Ireland has retained the EU MRLs. The changes took place between 2022 and 2024 under the previous Conservative government and replaced stronger EU MRLs. In contrast to Great Britain, the EU has not weakened the MRLs for the pesticides and in some cases is making them even stricter. The campaigners called on the Labour government to reverse the changes. MRLs have been weakened for 49 different pesticides, 15 of which are on a list of “highly hazardous pesticides” compiled by Pesticides Action Network UK (Pan UK), based on data from national and international authorities https://lnkd.in/gKTXZq_J

Recent changes to #PesticideRegulations in the UK have seen pesticide residue safety limits for over 100 types of produce significantly weakened. > Analysis of official figures shows that the UK has moved away from the strict pesticide residue limits it followed as an EU member in favour of weaker Codex Alimentarius levels. > The changes – which took place between 2022 and 2024 – mean that permitted limits for the insecticide chlorantraniliprole and the fungicide boscalid in tea products rose 4,000 times. Recent changes to #PesticideRegulations in the UK have seen pesticide residue safety limits for over 100 types of produce significantly weakened. > Analysis of official figures shows that the UK has moved away from the strict pesticide residue limits it followed as an EU member in favour of weaker Codex Alimentarius levels. > The changes – which took place between 2022 and 2024 – mean that permitted limits for the insecticide chlorantraniliprole and the fungicide boscalid in tea products rose 4,000 times. > In total, 49 pesticide residue limits have been relaxed, including glyphosate, a probable human carcinogen, which saw its limit for beans increase by 7.5 times 🔬 LGC Standards offers 6,000+ pesticide products globally - more than half of them #ISO17034-accredited - to help laboratories keep food and the environment safe. Explore now: https://okt.to/kxqB6L 📰 Read the news here: https://okt.to/kjC6Gc #PesticideAnalysis #FoodSafety #ScienceforaSaferWorld