Further testing by New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) on chemical residue levels in New Zealand grown capsicum, strawberries, lettuce, mushrooms and courgettes has produced pleasing results.
Results from season two of the annual Food Residue Surveillance Programme (FRSP), which looks at chemical residues found in fresh, unwashed produce, were released this week. The survey looked at the same range of produce that was investigated in season one. NZFSA Principal Advisor (Chemicals), Paul Dansted, says although some samples showed residues slightly over the permitted level, they are an improvement on previous seasons’ results.
“We’re pretty happy with these results but we don’t intend to get complacent. Even if the results look good this time around, we want to make sure that this continues to be the case in future.”
In total 108 produce samples were tested in season two.
There were no non-compliances among the 12 strawberries samples and the 24 courgette samples.
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