date:May 21, 2014
Pesticides Unit, said: The European Union report on pesticide residues in food shows that adherence rates remain very high - above 97% for the third year in a row. EFSAs role in this programme is a key part of its ongoing work in pesticides to safeguard the health of humans, animals and the environment. It is also important to recognise the significant contribution made by national authorities that collect and analyse tens of thousands of food samples every year.
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