State picks exports quality for vegetables in local marts

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Consumers can now buy nontoxic vegetables and fruits from the supermarket as the government enforces standards applied on exports to curb high level of toxic substances blamed for rising cases of cancer.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya Monday launched the horticulture quality mark that will be attached to all fresh produce in the supermarkets before the end of the year, giving consumers a chance to select those that have complied with quality checks, especially on minimum residue levels.

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