The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has completed the research about the effects of pesticide medicine on vegetables. Whereas, the results were found satisfactory.31
On Thursday, PFA Technical Wing and officials of the Agriculture Department have presented a complete research report to PFA Director General Captain (R) Muhammad Usman while a meeting with him at his office.
According to the report, 29 samples of vegetables out of 30 were found up to the mark in the laboratory test report. Muhammad Usman said that all samples were collected from different shops in open market to know about the side effects of pesticide medicines on human health which usually used /sprayed in fields to protect vegetables from insects. He said that more samples would be collected for reaching the root of actual reason behind the failed sample. He said that food authority is determining the use of pesticides amount for food items according to the clause of 7&57 of Punjab Food Authority Act.
DG further said that the results of the research report would be sent to the agriculture department to keep coordination in future. PFA is arranging a schedule regarding an awareness program on the use of pesticides amount. He added that the purpose of the research and determine the use of medicinal components is to ensure the supply of safe products for consumers.