Reports of residues like carbofuran, a pesticide, has been found in products.
adulterated chilli powder is damaging the image Guntur has globally. It is for this reason, the food department began checking the quality of the chilli powder in the mills
Hyderabad: Export of pepper and chillies from India to the European Union is strictly monitored as there have been reports of residues like carbofuran, a pesticide, in products.
Chillies and peppers have been added in the high-risk list due to the residue content at 10 per cent. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has issued a warning to all stockist and traders.
A senior trader, on condition of anonymity, said, “There is adulteration in chilli products. Hence, there is a high risk of rejection. For this reason, most companies are monitoring the growth of chillies from the farm-level to deal with adulteration.” Indian for Research on International Economic Relations has also warned exporters.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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