The Taipei Market Administration Office announced the results of pesticide residue inspections on produce at wholesale markets. A total of 900 items were tested in March, with 838 meeting regulations and 62 failing inspection. All non-compliant products were intercepted before auction and destroyed, totaling 8,172 kilograms, ensuring they did not enter the market while maintaining overall control mechanisms.

Among the inspected items, chili peppers, peas, and spinach had relatively higher numbers of violations and are listed as key monitoring targets. Any product that fails inspection is immediately removed from trading, and the supply source is temporarily suspended from auctioning similar items on the same day. Sales can only resume after reinspection confirms compliance. If the product fails again, it is directly discarded to prevent circulation.

Wholesale markets currently implement daily inspections. All produce entering the market must pass pesticide residue testing before being approved for auction. This front-end screening process effectively blocks non-compliant products at the earliest stage, while increasing inspection frequency for high-risk categories to enhance precision and interception efficiency.

Additionally, inspection results are reported to agricultural authorities for follow-up and improvement of non-compliant supply sources. Local governments assist in strengthening pesticide management, gradually building a layered control system from production areas to wholesale markets, adding further protection for daily food safety.