New Initiative to Combat Sale of Chemical-Treated Fruits in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is set to enforce strict legal actions against the sale of fruits treated with unsafe chemicals starting April 2027. This move is part of a new national consumer protection initiative, 'Poison-Free Fruits for Children,' aimed at improving food safety and consumer confidence. The program will involve registering and educating fruit retailers and distributors on safer practices, identifying businesses selling chemical-free fruits, and introducing a certification system. A mapping of fruit-selling locations and a QR-based system will also be developed to help consumers identify safer fruit outlets.

Key facts

• Strict legal actions to be enforced against sale of chemically treated fruits from April 2027.
• Launch of 'Poison-Free Fruits for Children' initiative to enhance food safety.
• Registration and education of fruit retailers and distributors on safer practices.
• Identification of businesses selling chemical-free fruits and introduction of a certification system.
• Development of a mapping of fruit-selling locations and a QR-based system for consumer use.

Sources

• Newswire LK