After a warning from the Pesticide Alert Network about excessive levels of pesticides on vegetables sold in markets, Secretary General of the FDA, dr. Wanchai Sattayawuthipong Tuesday stated that the FDA has been continuously inspecting and monitoring markets on this issue.
The FDA has also strengthened preventative measures by launching two regulations to control the level of pesticides and the process of preserving fruit and vegetables.
When detecting the sale of contaminated fruit or vegetables, the FDA will proceed with legal action and report the surveillance results to the related departments, reported pattayamail.com.