FTI urges stringent checks on imported produce

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) urged the government to intensify scrutiny of agricultural imports, particularly fruits and vegetables, from neighbouring nations and China, following the detection of pesticide contamination in some produce.

Kriengkrai Thiennukul, the FTI chairman. stated that Thailand continues to import fruit and vegetables contaminated by chemicals banned in many countries.

He emphasised the need for a more stringent examination of imported agricultural produce to shield consumers from potential health hazards. One potential solution, according to Kriengkrai, would be to augment the number of officials inspecting fruit and vegetable imports, thereby bolstering consumer confidence.

The FTI data revealed that in January 2024, the total value of imported fruits and vegetables witnessed an annual increase of 8.4%, reaching 13.2…