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This page announces the implementation of import inspection orders on Korean tomatoes and their processed products issued by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on February 18, 2015. Fresh tomatoes from Korea exceeded the standard limit for the fungicide Fluquinconazole detected during quarantine inspections. The ministry mandated mandatory testing for all shipments. Three violations were identified with levels of 0.02-0.04 ppm against a standard of 0.01 ppm. Although all products were already sold, health risk assessments confirmed that consumption levels remain within acceptable daily intake limits.

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This page is a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare press release from February 18, 2015, announcing inspection orders on imported South Korean tomatoes and tomato products. The fungicide fulconeazole was detected above the standard limit in fresh tomatoes during quarantine monitoring. Three violations were identified involving approximately 8.4 tons of tomatoes. The standard for tomatoes is 0.01 ppm, while detected levels ranged from 0.02 to 0.04 ppm. The announcement states there are no health impacts from consumption.