Addressing Concerns | FSSAI's Response to Heavy Metals, Pesticide Residue and Contamination in Indian Herbs and Spices
Addressing Concerns | FSSAI's Response to Heavy Metals, Pesticide Residue and Contamination in Indian Herbs and Spices Introduction: Addressing Concerns Over Pesticide Residues in Indian Herbs and Spices: In recent news, concerns have been raised regarding the presence of heavy metals and pesticide residues in Indian herbs and spices. Reports from the European Food Safety Authority highlighted the detection of over 400 Indian products with unsafe levels of contaminants, sparking discussions about food safety standards and regulatory measures. Heavy Metals and Pesticide Residues: The European Food Safety Authority's findings shed light on alarming levels of heavy metals like lead and mercury, along with high concentrations of pesticides and fungicides in numerous Indian products. More than 200 of these items were found to contain multiple active substances, some of which are banned or restricted in the European Union. Additionally, issues such as incorre...