EU Turns Away Three Okra Shipments From India

Posted by Matt Hopkins|30 November 2010

The European Union recently rejected three shipments of Indian-produced okra after pesticide residue that is toxic to bird and humans was found to be in excess levels of all three orders.

A recent article in The Hindu Business Line outlined the accepted amounts of monocrotophos, acephate and trazaphos. The amounts of the named pesticides were more than double what the EU allows.

Officials met with exporters to discuss the issue and work out a plan for future shipments.

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