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A 2024 federal monitoring report has found pesticide residues in nearly two-thirds of food samples in Switzerland. While most were within legal limits, ten samples, including apricots and strawberries, exceeded the maximum thresholds.
7 months ago · 1 source
health
Swiss researchers are initiating a study to determine if pesticide use increases the risk of Parkinson's disease among farmers, a link already recognized as an occupational illness in neighboring countries. The study aims to fill a critical data gap in Switzerland regarding the health impacts of agricultural chemicals.
SWI swissinfo.ch
environment
New national study reveals concerning levels of pesticide contamination in Swiss rivers, with 23 substances exceeding safety thresholds for aquatic life.
SWI swissinfo.ch
