Zero Pesticide Residue Label In France

Zero Pesticide Residue Label In France

Fruit and vegetable producers across France have announced a new label guaranteeing fruit and vegetables with "zero pesticide residues".

The logo will be stuck on all fruit and vegetables that contain no more than 0.01mg pesticide/kilo. The tests will be carried out by Capinov laboratories and certified Cofrac.

The process began last year with Paysan de Rougeline's tomatoes and strawberries. Six other companies have joined them : Blue Whale (apples) based in Montauban, Océane (tomatoes, cucumbers, lamb's lettuce, leeks) in the Nantes region, Pomme Alliance (potatoes) in Orly, Larrère (carrots) in the Landes, Fruits et Compagnie (stone and pip fruit) in the Gard and Lindor (golden apples) in the Limousin. 

Publication date: 2/14/2018