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.
A quality guaranteeThe government on Sunday asserted that India has one of the most stringent norms for pesticide residues in food items and rejected .
FSSAI: India dilutes pesticide norms for herbs and spices, raising MRL to 0.1mg/kg. Activists fear harm to exports. Concerns include health risks, cumulative pesticide effects, and harm from unknown pesticides on imports.
India dilutes pesticide norms for herbs and spices, raising MRL to 0.1mg/kg. Activists fear harm to exports. Concerns include health risks, cumulative pesticide effects, and harm from unknown pesticides on imports.