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Borneo Post
8 hours ago
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- Borneo Post
Company in Kuching fined for importing, selling mandarin oranges with excessive pesticide
Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan imposed the fine after the company via a representative pleaded guilty to a charge under Regulation 397(1) of the Food Regulations 1985 and sentenced under Regulation 397(2) of the same law. — Pexels photo KUCHING (June 9): A food importing company was fined RM4,000 by the Magistrates' Court here today for importing and selling mandarin oranges containing pesticide residue exceeding the permitted limit. Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan imposed the fine after the company via a representative pleaded guilty to a charge under Regulation 397(1) of the Food Regulations 1985 and sentenced under Regulation 397(2) of the same law. According to the facts of the case, a fresh sample of the mandarin oranges was taken on Dec 20, 2024 and sent for a laboratory analysis. The test results revealed the presence of 0.02mg/kg of Organophosphorus/Chlorpyrifos pesticide residue, which exceeded the permissible limit under Regulation 41(3)(c) of the Food Regulations 1985. The Regulation stipulates that no person shall prepare for sale any food containing 0.01 milligrammes or more per kilogramme of any pesticide residue, unless that pesticide is specified for that food in the Sixteenth Schedule or the Codex Alimentarius. During court proceedings, prosecuting officer Mohd Fairos Ibrahim from the Inspectorate and Legal Unit of the Kuching Division Health Office informed the court that exposure to pesticides in excessive or prolonged amounts could pose health risks and harm human organs. He urged the court to impose an appropriate sentence to serve as a deterrent to the accused. Mohd Fairos added that an appropriate sentence would also serve as a warning to other importers to exercise greater caution when bringing food products into Malaysia, and to ensure proper measures are taken before importing samples. company exceed oranges permitted limit pesticide residue
Borneo Post
29-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Kuching farm operator fined RM5,000 for excessive pesticide residue in vegetables
Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali imposed the fine after the accused pleaded guilty to a charge under Regulation 397(1) of the Food Regulations 1985 and was sentenced under Regulation 397(2) of the same law. KUCHING (May 29): The Magistrates' Court here yesterday fined a vegetable farm operator RM5,000 for selling vegetables containing pesticide residue exceeding the permitted limit. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali imposed the fine after the accused pleaded guilty to a charge under Regulation 397(1) of the Food Regulations 1985 and was sentenced under Regulation 397(2) of the same law. According to the case facts, a sample of kailan taken on Dec 2, 2024, was sent for laboratory analysis, which revealed that the vegetable contained 0.198 mg/kg of the pesticide residue Pencycuron—exceeding the permissible standard set under Regulation 41(3)(c) of the Food Regulations 1985 The regulation states that no person shall prepare for sale any food containing 0.01 milligrams or more per kilogramme of pesticide residue if the pesticide is not listed for that food in the Sixteenth Schedule or the Codex Alimentarius. During the court proceedings, prosecuting officer Mohd Fairos Ibrahim from the Inspectorate and Legal Unit of the Kuching Division Health Office urged that a fitting punishment be imposed as a lesson to the accused. He added that this would also serve as a warning to other operators to comply with the established regulations in the interest of public health. excessive pesticide residue fined lead vegetable farm operator
Daily Express
02-05-2025
- Daily Express
Grapes with pesticide: Firm fined
Published on: Thursday, May 01, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 01, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: The company was charged with importing the fresh grapes that contained Chlorpyrifos pesticide residues amounting to 0.068 mg/kg, detected on Nov 7, 2024 at 11.50am in Kg Darau, Jalan Tuaran Bypass, near here. Kota Kinabalu: A company was fined RM8,500 by the Magistrate's Court here for importing fresh grapes containing pesticide residues. Magistrate Wan Farrah Farriza Wan Ghazali imposed the sentence on Phoenix Series (S) Sdn Bhd, after its a representative of the company pleaded guilty to the charge. The court also ordered a warrant of levy to be issued should the company fail to pay the fine. The company was charged with importing the fresh grapes that contained Chlorpyrifos pesticide residues amounting to 0.068 mg/kg, detected on Nov 7, 2024 at 11.50am in Kg Darau, Jalan Tuaran Bypass, near here. As the importer, the company was found to have violated the Regulation 41(3)(c) of the Food Regulations 1985, which prohibits any person from importing, preparing for sale, or selling any food that contains 0.01 milligrammes or more per kilogramme of pesticide residue if that pesticide is not listed for that food item in the Sixteenth Schedule or the Codex Alimentarius. In this case, the Chlorpyrifos content in the grapes exceeded the permitted limit of 0.01 mg/kg. The company was charged under Section 13B(1) of the Food Act 1983 and read together with Section 13B(2)(e) of the same Act and punishable under Section 13B(4) of the same Act which provides for a fine of up to RM20,000, or a jail term of up to five years, or both, on conviction. In mitigation, the company's director asked for a lower fine. However, Prosecuting Officer John Raynold Anak Achon urged the court to impose an appropriate and deterrent sentence, noting that this was a serious offence involving public health and safety. He explained that Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate pesticide widely used in agriculture to control various insects and pests. It has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny and public health concern due to its potential harmful effects on human health and the environment. 'It can cause side effects on individuals exposed to it through the skin, such as numbness, tingling, itching, burning sensations, loss of bladder control, and seizures. 'For the public, consuming food containing excessive pesticide residues can stimulate the nervous system, leading to nausea, prolonged vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhoea, unconsciousness, coma and even death,' he added, stressing the importance of food safety. According to the facts of the case, an officer from the Kota Kinabalu District Health Office had taken a random sample of fresh grapes weighing not less than 1kg, in accordance with the Regulation Four of the Food Regulations 1985. The sample was then sent to the Kota Kinabalu Public Health Laboratory for analysis by a food analyst. On Dec 11, 2024, a laboratory report confirmed that the sample contained Chlorpyrifos at a level of 0.068 mg/kg. The company has since paid the fine. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
