Turkish lemons rejected on MRL levels

According to a report from the Spanish organisation Ailimpo, the European Commission has engaged its RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) to report that in September, 4 batches of Turkish lemons were rejected and were not allowed to enter or be sold within the European Union.

"The rejection of the Turkish lemons in Greece (1 case) and Bulgaria (3 cases) came after detecting chlorpyrifos residues in concentrations that doubled the MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) established by EU legislation," states the report.

"For the 2016/2017 campaign, Commission Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 subjects Turkish lemons to special and reinforced controls by European control authorities, including laboratory analysis," according to the report.

"These 4 health alerts notified through the European database RASFF confirm the deficiencies in the official Turkish control system regarding the commercialization and use of phytosanitary products, and provide key information for distribution chains and European consumers by highlighting the issues facing Turkish lemons for failing to meet the EU food safety standards."

For more information:
José Antonio García
Director AILIMPO
Telf: +34.968.216619
Email: director@ailimpo.com
www.ailimpo.com