Pesticides are a vital part of the agriculture industry, assisting growers in meeting world food demands. Due to the potential negative impacts of pesticides on human and animal health as well as the environment, however, chemical pesticide residues in food or feed that is meant for human or animal consumption can be dangerous. SGS provides a wide range of pesticide residue tests to ensure that you comply with the maximum residue levels set by many countries. Find out more: http://www.sgs.com/en/agriculture-food/food/food-contaminant-testing/pesticide-residue-testing

1. LET’S TALK BANANAS
AGRICULTURAL FIELDS
In the Philippines, 8.9
million tons of bananas were
produced in Y20142
PESTICIDES
Chemical used in crops
to prevent insect and
pest infestation3
HEALTH HAZARDS
Eating bananas with pesticides
may cause serious health risk
such as cancer and toxicity5
FOOD SAFETY
We, at SGS, can help you
ensure that your food is
within the safe pesticide
residue levels!
Low in calories and contains Vitamin
C, Vitamin B6 and Potassium1
Safe and nutritious food
According to a study
by U.S. Department
of Agriculture, there
are 11 pesticide
residues found in
bananas4
With pesticides
use comes a
need to manage
their wider
effects.
UNDERSTANDING FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY FOR YOUR FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Sources:
1
http://thebananapolice.com/fun-facts/
2
http://www.promusa.org/Philippines
3
http://www.livescience.com/21450-fruits-and-vegetables-pesticides.html
4
http://www.whatsonmyfood.org/food.jsp?food=BN
5
http://www.whatsonmyfood.org/food.jsp?food=BN