CBI arrests FSSAI Assistant Director and others in a bribery case involving Reliable Analytical Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Seized cash, gold, documents. The accused remanded to police custody till 2024.
MDH: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that it allows 10 times more pesticide residue levels in herbs and spices, stating that it has one of the most stringent standards of Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) of pesticides. The MRLs of pesticides are fixed differently for different food commodities based on their risk assessments. India has registered over 295 pesticides, with 139 approved for use in spices alone.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that it allows 10 times more pesticide residue levels in herbs and spices, stating that it has one of the most stringent standards of Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) of pesticides. The MRLs of pesticides are fixed differently for different food commodities based on their risk assessments. India has registered over 295 pesticides, with 139 approved for use in spices alone.
India News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has refuted claims of elevated pesticide residues in Indian herbs and spices as 'misleading and basel
The regulatory body issued a press release to and emphasized India’s adherence to stringent standards regarding Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for pesticides, asserting its commitment to safeguarding public health through meticulous risk assessment protocols. - Newsx