Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- A validation workshop hosted by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Thursday focused on reducing pesticide risks and enhance the quality of dried fish for domestic and export markets.

The workshop was arranged to finalise the updated version of the National Residue Control Plan (NRCP) Policy Guidelines 2011 (Revision 2025) and the Pesticide Residue Monitoring Plan (PRMP) Guidelines for dry fish in Bangladesh at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Thursday.

The workshop aimed to align Bangladesh's pesticides management frameworks with the changing requirements of the European Union (EU) and national regulations governing pesticide residues in the fisheries sector.

The initiative is done under th...