Through an order dated 11 September 2019, the FSSAI has issued directions for testing of pesticides like Acetamiprid, Dithiocarbamates and Prochloraz in imported Black Pepper before clearance. Black Pepper is tested according to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products, Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and […]
FSSAI workshop discusses MRLs for pesticides, veterinary drugs & antibiotics in foods for animals and in processed foods
FSSAI conducted a workshop on fixation of maximum residue levels for pesticides, veterinary drugs and antibiotics in foods for animals and in processed foods The workshop was held in New Delhi on 1 and 2 February 2016. More than 100 experts from India and abroad participated in the workshop. Dr. S.C. Khurana, Consultant, FSSAI extended […]
Delhi Government formed a management cell to check pesticides in fruits & vegetables
The fruits & vegetables are high in nutrition value and are one of the key components of human diet but at the same time they are contaminated with Pesticides such as Calcium Carbide and Oxytocin which are being used in fruits & vegetables for ripening purpose. Pesticides residues ingested in human body through food and […]