Contaminants like Lead as well as the additive MSG have been dominating the news headlines in recent weeks and not without reason. If a popular brand has had to recall its products for quality & labeling issues then there is obviously some gap. While the company needs to introspect about where it faltered, the authorities […]
Indian Foods Found With Pesticide Residues Above The Tolerance Limits
A recent government report for 2013 -14 says that a high level of pesticides residues have been found in 509 samples of vegetables, spices, rice, wheat and other food items. Though the samples of milk, meat and surface water did not contain pesticides above the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) but six out of 776 fish […]
Plant Protection Code in Place; Consumers can Expect Safer Tea
The Plant Protection Code (PPC) was expected to be implemented in September 2014, but was deferred as small farmers needed some more time. The tea industry had been facing some issues particularly from conscious consumers who demanded to have safer, healthier and more environmentally friendly tea. Greenpeace had also alleged that Indian teas have a […]