Phytosanitary Inspection Service of the Republic of Srpska has prohibited the import of another shipment of strawberries, totaling 500 kilograms originating from Albania, due to the detection of increased pesticide levels during a routine inspection of imported plant-based food. During the inspection of the shipment, the competent inspector conducted sampling for laboratory analysis to test on pesticide residues. Based on the laboratory analysis report, increased pesticide presence above the values prescribed by the Regulation on maximum residue levels of pesticides in and on plant and animal-origin food and animal feed was determined in the tested sample. Acting on the analysis results, the inspector issued a Decision prohibiting the import and ordering the destruction of the shipment in the presence and under the supervision of the competent inspector. So far this year, a total of six shipments of strawberries originating from Albania have been banned due to increased pesticide content. The competent inspection service will continue with targeted inspections in accordance with risk assessment and the seasonal nature of certain fruits and vegetables in the coming time period.