Following the tragic poisoning incidents of two young boys and the hospitalisation of a teenager due to the consmption of rat poison-laced snacks, the Malaysian CropLife & Public Health Association (MCPA) has called for action against illegal pesticides
Pesticides are some of the most tested and regulated products in the world, particularly in countries like Malaysia where the pesticide industry is rigorously regulated by the Pesticides Board (PB) of the Department of Agriculture (DOA). Only pesticides that comply with stringent safety, toxicology, bio-efficacy, and other standards are approved by PB for sale.
MPCA members are required to adhere to the Act, rules, and guidelines provided by PB to ensure safety while supporting national needs, including food security. Additionally, MCPA members adhere to the International Code of Conduct on Pesticides Management (ICOC) by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN).
MCPA and its members have been actively promoting Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) and stewardship programmes including educating users and promoting practices that encourage the responsible, safe and efficient use of pesticides. This is undertaken within the context of promoting an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy and forms an important part of the industry’s life-cycle approach to product stewardship. MCPA also partners with the food value chain and government agencies to ensure food safety.
Call for action against illegal pesticides
These stewardship programs include educating users and promoting practices that encourage the responsible, safe and efficient use of pesticides. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
