The Phytosanitary Inspection of Republika Srpska banned the import of two shipments of strawberries of 1,370 kilograms, originating from Albania, which were confirmed to have an increased content of pesticides.
The competent inspectorate strives to carry out targeted activities in the control of fruits and vegetables in accordance with the seasonal character of certain species, and with the beginning of the strawberry import season, special attention is focused on their control, announced the Inspectorate of the Republika Srpska.
The biggest risk in fruits and vegetables is the illegal amount of pesticides, mycotoxins and heavy metals, and these are the parameters that are checked.
Every shipment of imported fruit must be accompanied by a health certificate and a certificate issued by the authorized body of the exporting country, according to the Inspectorate.
In the past month, the Phytosanitary Inspection prohibited the import of one shipment of strawberries from Albania in the amount of 1,260 kilograms, due to the increased content of pesticides, which has so far prohibited the import of a total of three shipments.
