Taipei City: Inspection of Wholesale Market Vegetables and Fruits, Chili Peppers, Peas, and Spinach Show Higher Non-Compliance Rates
NQ Score
93/100
AI Summary (NQ-processed)
The Taipei City Market Administration Office inspected vegetables and fruits at the first and second wholesale fruit and vegetable markets, finding 62 out of 900 samples failed pesticide residue standards. The main non-compliant items were chili peppers, peas, and spinach, with a total of 8,172 kg discarded. The Market Administration Office has urged Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation to strengthen guidance and promotion of safe pesticide use in production areas. Non-compliant products are banned from trading, and supply will be suspended if no improvement is observed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What were the main non-compliant vegetables and fruits in Taipei's wholesale market?
- A: Chili peppers, peas, and spinach.
- Q: How are non-compliant vegetables and fruits handled?
- A: Trading is prohibited, and they are discarded. The supplier may also face suspension of supply.