Cause analysis and countermeasures on high frequency of excessive pesticide residues in cowpea
Through analyzing the sampling data after the implementation of a nationwide three-year action plan of"controlling prohibitted pesticides,controlling pesticide residue,and accelerating improvement",an abnormal phenomenon was found that the unqualified rate of cowpea did not decrease but increased.According to the information related to cowpea in Technical code of practice for environmental friendly control of main diseases and insect pests on Vigna unguiculata(cowpea)(NY/T 4023-2021),National food safety standard-Maximum residue limits for pesticides in food(GB 2763-2021),and National food safety standard-Maximum residue limits for 112 pesticides in food(GB 2763.1-2022),as well as the data from China Pesticide Information Network and the relevant laws and regulations,the causes of increased unqualified rate of pesticide residue are discussed in the aspects of cowpea growers,standards on the technical codes,and standards on pesticide residual limits.At last,the countermeasures and suggestions are proposed in the aspects of pesticide registration,selection of pesticides,and standards on pesticide residue,aiming to raise the scientific awareness of cowpea producers on prohibited and restricted pesticides,enhance the quality and safety level of cowpea products,and also enhance consumers'confidence in consumption of cowpea and other agricultural products.