Bulgaria: Twelfth Sunflower Cargo from Argentina Flagged for Pesticide Non-Compliance

The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) reported that laboratory analysis of samples taken from the twelfth bulk shipment of sunflower seeds imported from Argentina detected heavy metals including lead, cadmium, and nickel. However, the measured levels remained below the maximum permitted thresholds under EU Regulation 2023/915, meaning compliance is confirmed for that category of substances. The consignment consists of a total of 41,112 tons of sunflower seeds....