![RISK ASSESSMENTS OF PESTICIDES [7TH AUGUST 2026] - As agricultural oversight intensifies across Saint Lucia, authorities are warning farmers and chemical handlers to take pesticide safety more seriously. Registrar of Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Dr. Cletus Alexander says continued misuse is contributing to chronic health risks, contaminating soils and allowing unsafe produce to reach consumers. Officials are urging users to follow toxicity colour codes and all safety instructions printed on chemical labels. Phoebe Popo reports.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
REGISTRAR OUTLINES TOXICITY COLOR CODES TO COMBAT GROWING PESTICIDE RISKS
RISK ASSESSMENTS OF PESTICIDES [7TH AUGUST 2026] – As agricultural oversight intensifies across Saint Lucia, authorities are warning farmers and chemical handlers to take pesticide safety more seriously. Registrar of Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Dr. Cletus Alexander says continued misuse is contributing to chronic health risks, contaminating soils and allowing unsafe produce to reach consumers. Officials are urging users to follow toxicity colour codes and all safety instructions printed on chemical labels. Phoebe Popo reports.
