Experts: Improper pesticide use is the primary cause of excessive pesticide residues.

Release Date:

2018-06-30

Agricultural products are goods produced in the agricultural sector, such as sorghum, rice, peanuts, corn, wheat, and region-specific local specialties. At present, China cultivates a wide variety of agricultural products. Meanwhile, the issue of excessive pesticide residues in these products has long been a major concern for consumers. Recently, the Expert Group on Agricultural Product Quality and Safety under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs stated that there are numerous reasons behind elevated pesticide levels in agricultural products, with the most significant being the improper use of pesticides. Experts explained that, in actual agricultural production, some farmers resort to using highly toxic pesticides—explicitly banned by national regulations—on vegetables and other crops, or they apply permitted pesticides at rates exceeding the approved limits or beyond the authorized scope.

　　Agricultural products are goods produced in agriculture, such as sorghum, rice, Peanut 、 Corn 、 Wheat as well as local specialties from various regions. At present, China’s agricultural sector cultivates a wide variety of crops. Meanwhile, agricultural products… Pesticide The issue of excessive residue levels has long been a concern for consumers. Recently, the Expert Group on Agricultural Product Quality and Safety under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs stated that the causes of such residues in agricultural products are… Pesticide There are many reasons for residue levels exceeding the limit, with the most significant being Pesticide Improper use.
　　Experts explain that, in actual agricultural production, some farmers occasionally use highly toxic pesticides—substances that the state has explicitly banned—for crops such as vegetables. Pesticide , or the use of permitted substances in excess of the allowed quantity or scope Pesticide , or use Pesticide Harvesting before the safety interval has elapsed results in residues of… in agricultural products. Pesticide The occurrence of residue exceeding the permissible limits.
　　《 Pesticide The Regulations stipulate that the State shall implement Pesticide Registration system. Pesticide The registration certificate will state Pesticide The name, dosage form, active ingredients and their content, toxicity, scope of use, methods of use and dosage, registrant, registration certificate number, and expiration date, among other particulars.
　　Experts explain, Pesticide In accordance with relevant national regulations, all packaging must be printed with or affixed with labels, marked in Chinese. Pesticide The name, dosage form, active ingredients and their content, toxicity and labeling, scope of use, methods of use and dosage, technical requirements for use and precautions, date of manufacture, traceability electronic information code, and other relevant details.
　　“ Pesticide Manufacturing enterprises are not permitted to unilaterally alter the approved… Pesticide “the content of the label.” Experts stated that, with respect to highly toxic and extremely toxic substances… Pesticide as well as other applications with stringent technical requirements Pesticide Limited use pending Pesticide The label must also bear the words “Restricted Use” and specify any special restrictions and requirements for its application. For use in food‑grade agricultural products. Pesticide The label must also indicate the pre-harvest interval.
　　《 Pesticide The Regulations also stipulate that, Pesticide Users shall comply with relevant national regulations. Pesticide Safety and rational-use policy. Pesticide Users shall strictly comply with Pesticide The scope of use, methods of application, dosage, technical requirements for use, and precautions for the label‑indicated product. Pesticide , the scope of use shall not be expanded, the dosage increased, or the method of administration altered.
　　“ Pesticide Users shall not use prohibited items. Pesticide “Experts emphasize that the label must indicate the pre-harvest interval.” Pesticide Before harvesting agricultural products, their use must be discontinued in accordance with the required safety interval. Highly toxic and extremely toxic substances… Pesticide It shall not be used for the control of public health pests, nor for the production of vegetables, melons, fruits, tea, mushrooms, or traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, nor for the management of diseases and pests in aquatic plants.
　　Experts believe that, Pesticide After registration, on which designated crops may it be used, and for each one… Pesticide There are regulations governing how it is used, including the crops for which its use is permitted, Pesticide Variety and dosage form, duration of use, method of application, frequency of use, dosage, interval between applications, withdrawal period, and other relevant factors. Use only in accordance with the aforementioned regulations or standards. Pesticide , in agricultural products Pesticide Residues generally do not exceed the regulatory limits. In addition, experts have stated that in agricultural products… Pesticide There may be other reasons for residue levels exceeding the limit. First, Pesticide Problems caused by the item itself, such as the use of… Pesticide Contains other Pesticide Ingredients, certain Pesticide Can be metabolized into other, more toxic compounds. Pesticide ; Second, problems caused by environmental pollution, such as the use of… in surrounding farmland. Pesticide Subsequent drift of the spray solution, following use on the preceding crop. Pesticide Residue.