Pesticide levels in spices: FSSAI explains why limit was increased
Food regulator says it allowed a higher limit of 0.1 mg/kg only in the case of spices where pesticides are not registered in the country
Food regulator says it allowed a higher limit of 0.1 mg/kg only in the case of spices where pesticides are not registered in the country
In April, FSSAI increased the maximum residue limit of pesticides in spices by 10 times.
A health star rating might be the least effective option among various front-of-the-pack labels, says study.
Opposing the FSSAI move, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) says the authority is overstepping its jurisdiction by drafting regulations for GMOs
Findings support FSSAI’s plans to adopt a front-of-the-pack food label.
India is swamped by adulterated food and the twin crises of obesity and malnutrition. But things might be changing, propelled by an enthusiastic regulator and a clutch of keen companies.
For an industry on the brink of constant disruption, there is one thing that drives Swiggy—innovation.
Government agencies are drafting new rules to ensure organic products are truly so. Any move to build customer confidence for organic products is bound to increase their demand.