90.3 Pesticide Residue on Imported Fruits and Vegetables
Whereas, Pesticide residues may cross all points of entry on any shipment of fruits and vegetables that enter Canada; and,
Whereas, The checks for such harmful residues on all imported fresh fruits and vegetables are few and far between; and,
Whereas, Few studies have been done on the cumulative effects of such toxins reaching the Canadian consumer; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to act on the suggestion contained in the Auditor General’s Report of December, 1988 to quadruple (border) checking for harmful pesticide residue on imported fruits and vegetables.
(Note: the word ‘toxin’ and consider using an alternative if possible.)