The Republic of Srpska Phytosanitary Inspection Service banned a shipment of strawberries, originating from Albania, in the amount of 1,260 kilos, after confirming increased content of pesticide during a regular inspection of imported food of plan origin.

During the control of the shipment, a competent inspector conducted sampling for laboratory analysis in order to test it for pesticide residues. Based on the Report of the Laboratory Analysis the analysed sample had increased content of pesticides above the levels prescribed by the Rulebook on maximum levels of pesticide residues in food and feed of plant and animal origin. Acting upon the results of the analysis, the inspector issued a Decision banning the import of the shipment in question and ordered it to be destroyed under the supervision of a competent inspector.

Also, during regular inspection of shipments of agricultural seeds during import, inspectors also banned a shipment of pea seeds in the amount of 500 sachets, originating from Italy, because the seeds did not meet prescribed quality norms. The Test Report confirmed that the seed germination is under the prescribed quality. Due to irregularities found, the Republic Phytosanitary Inspector issued a Decision banning the import of the shipment and ordered it to be returned to sender or destroyed.