Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) says it has not received any international food safety alerts regarding Indian mangoes, despite reports that some countries have imposed restrictions on certain fruit imports from India over pesticide concerns.

Reports from neighbouring countries indicate that authorities in Nepal and Japan have taken measures against some fruit imports from India following the detection of high levels of chemical pesticides and concerns over safety standards.

Responding to queries, a Health Ministry media official said no information regarding a "mango alert" had been shared with the MFDA through international bodies like food safety alert systems or other official channels.

However, the official said the authority is looking into the matter and assessing whether any of the products in question have been imported into the Maldives.

India is one of the Maldives' largest suppliers of fruits and vegetables.

According to reports, Nepal's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has been taking action regarding certain Indian fruit varieties since April and May this year.

Japanese quarantine authorities also reportedly identified shortcomings in health safety and pest control measures at some Indian treatment facilities during inspections conducted earlier this year.

MFDA said it continues to monitor imported food products and investigate any potential risks to consumers.