Regulation and monitoring of pesticides in Indonesia
Indonesia has a flawless approval system, but virtually no monitoring programmes to police the use of pesticides. Ian Shaw reports on pilot work that his group has carried out analysing residues in human milk.
Indonesia is amongst the most beautiful countries in the world. It is just 6o south of the Equator and has a lush tropical climate with many rare species of plant and animal. The Indonesian archipelago comprises some 17,000 islands, each with its own tradition and culture. It is the 4th most populated country in the world with approximately 200 million inhabitants.