According to the published inspection reports, the rate of products containing carcinogenic substances harmful to health in the food products we export has increased in recent years. Some spices exported from our country to Singapore also joined this caravan. Carcinogens were detected in three spices belonging to Arifoğlu brand.
exported to Singapore Arifoglu spice company the product of sumacsweet paprika and chicken seasonings, forbidden to use coloring carcinogenic substances were detected. On Thursday, November 3, it was decided to recall the products by the SFA Singapore Food Agency.
Of course, it is a matter of curiosity what will happen to this and similar food products, but there is a more important question than this: What about what we use now? Spices and spices, which are indispensable in our kitchens, Do our other food products also contain carcinogenic substances? We will dwell on this issue that worries us all and seek answers to our questions. Let’s first examine the details of the spice scandal.
Arifoğlu company officials stated that they do not directly export to Singapore.
Can cause cancer in spices with industrial paints Since it was detected, the relevant government unit in Singapore intervened and warned the authorized company about the products. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry; made a statement to the company to which the aforementioned products belong, that harmful substances were detected in the two inspections they carried out in 2022.
In the latest statements regarding the spice scandal, it was determined that there were two different brands named Arifoğlu.
Owners of Arifoğlu Baharatçılık ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi are brothers. One of the brothers who left the spice company in 2017 Arifoğlu Biomedical Cosmetics Food Industry and Trade Inc. opens a new company. However, even though the name of this company is mentioned with scandal, they have nothing to do with this situation. In fact, they announced on their official site that the main responsible is the spice company.
The logos of both companies are in the form of Arifoğlu 1944. Single crimes Arifoğlu Spices and Trade Limited have the same naming rights. To the Office of the Chief Public Prosecutor about the aforementioned spice company. previously filed a criminal complaint. and related products were recalled from the market.
We often hear about food news that countries do not like and send back.
Recently, Russia did not like it and sent it back. 370 tons of tangerines Let’s remember. At that time, it aroused curiosity what the fate of the returned products would be. Most countries attach importance to the best quality and perfection of everything that enters their borders, and prepare and implement regulations accordingly.
Each country and country organizations have rules and standard levels within the framework they have determined.
For example, anything not approved by the FDA is not allowed to circulate freely in the USA. Compliance with European Union standards We have heard the term many times. European Union member countries attach such importance to this issue that they almost ask about the pedigree of even the flying bird that will pass over their countries.
We export many products, especially vegetables and fruits.
Pesticides used in growing crops and the carcinogenic substances contained in these drugs pose a great danger.
The most common and harmful of these substances is called “pesticide”.
in agriculture A poisonous chemical substance used to destroy harmful insects and living things. Beneficial organisms that ensure the continuation of the food chain as well as harmful organisms and negatively affecting human health We can describe it as a very dangerous chemical.
Pesticides are also one of the banned substances in the European Union.
For this reason, tests are made to determine whether this substance is present in the foods sent to Europe and if the result is below a certain level, if the result is harmless, then the shipment is made. The products leaving our country are tested there again.
Many times in the products exported from our country, Since this substance is found at critical levels above the European Union standards, they returned these products to our country.
“Their life and ours eggplant?” We hear you say.
According to the statements of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, these products to the country re-entry is not possible, they are re-inspected. However, according to the published reports, it is seen that the export products from our country to Europe The pesticide rate is increasing every year.
In the European Union RASFF 2020 report, Turkey is among the countries that use the most harmful chemicals in food. Food engineers expect this rate to be even higher in 2022 and beyond. worried about the increase. Can be found in foods maximum pesticide use level of tripled in the last three years reported in official reports.
Let’s say a few words about why scandals in the food industry have increased so much.
as we know Before the pandemic, some businesses were experiencing economic difficulties. Along with the pandemic, other sectors were also hit. From this All countries are affected. Supply-demand balance was damaged by the disruption of supply chains. As a result, no one could sell their property. From this situation Manufacturers were the most affected.
Everyone is focused on reducing the cost of everything. Still in them in acts contrary to trade ethics those can come out. Someone comes out in the field of agriculture can use forbidden toxic chemicals. Another person might mix a chemical colorant among the spices to make it look more appealing.
“Isn’t there anyone who controls them, who gives permission?” you may ask.
Of course, no one will allow it. As in every country, we We have laws and regulations. No food etc. The producer cannot obtain the necessary certificates, permits and documents from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry without inspection. To facilities that are in violation of the Communiqué warning, fine and production stop sanctions being implemented.
So producing something is not that easy. In these periods when business ethics are disregarded, it is only necessary to increase the audits. In addition, the most sought-after chain for food Markets are under strict control.. Many institutions and organizations in this field It strictly controls the goods it will sell within its own structure.
Still, the fly is small, but it is nauseating.
yes as a people after Chernobyl We also saw officials saying “this tea is good” and drinking it; However, this does not mean that everything is always bad.
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