65% of crops test positive for pesticides
The Ministry of Local Government revealed that the analysis of 765 samples of agricultural products pulled from Libyan markets showed that 65.37% of them contained pesticide residues, and that 44.70% of the samples exceeded international permissible limits. This indicates risks to food safety and public health. Inspection campaigns were conducted on farms and markets in the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, and Misrata, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of banned pesticides or those of unknown origin, as well as the closure of shops and facilities violating regulations. The results point to weaknesses in legislation and challenges in enforcement, emphasizing the need to improve detection tools and strengthen the control system to ensure the safety of agricultural products and protect public health.
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