SASDA Addresses Concerns Regarding Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables

The Food Safety Inspection Body has addressed recent concerns regarding pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables produced in Armenia and their possible effects. The inspection body issued a statement, stating:

“In recent days, concerns have been raised about pesticide residues and their potential effects in fruits and vegetables produced in Armenia. The Food Safety Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia emphasizes the importance of public awareness and provides the following clarifications on the topic.

Pesticides and agrochemicals are integral tools of modern, successful agriculture. They reduce damage caused by pests and diseases, preserve crop quality, and, when technological guidelines are followed, help achieve high-quality yields. Agriculture is virtually impossible without pesticides, as the spread of harmful organisms is an unavoidable natural phenomenon, and combating them requires targeted measures,” the statement reads.

“After pesticide use, residues may remain in fruits and vegetables, and the decisive factor here is their quantity. Residual levels below permissible limits are not considered dangerous.

Armenia is a member of the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions, which prohibit the use of carcinogenic and particularly hazardous pesticides listed in their annexes within member states. These prohibitions are also implemented in Armenia. The list of permitted (registered) pesticides is published on the official website of the Food Safety Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia,” SASDA stated.