Category: Standard

Yes, milk tested for aflatoxin M1 and limits are specified under Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulation, 2011

Yes, FSSAI has specified the Maximum Residue Limit of pesticides in Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulations, 2011 and the amendments thereof.

Yes about 75 to 80 percent of pesticide residues are removed by cold water washing. Further washing them with 2% of salt water will remove most of the contact pesticide residues that normally appear on the surface of the vegetables and fruits. Also, blanching followed by peeling is an effective method to reduce the pesticide […]

FSSAI has specified the Maximum Limit of Pesticides (MRLs) of pesticide residues in the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulations,2011 and amendments thereof. These can be assessed form the following link.

FSSAI has specified the Maximum Limit of Pesticides (MRLs)of antibiotic residues in the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulations,2011 and amendments thereof. These can be assessed form the following link.

FSSAI has prohibited many Antibiotic and Veterinary drugs. The complete is given in the following link.

Some of the antibiotics are allowed to be used in milch animals in their safe limits and their residues may remain in the milk and milk products. Antibiotics are not allowed to be used directly in the processed foods.

No, antibiotics are not allowed as preservatives in beverages.

As per WHO, Arsenic is naturally present at high levels in the groundwater of a number of countries. Arsenic is highly toxic in its inorganic form. Contaminated water used for drinking, food preparation and irrigation of food crops poses the greatest threat to public health from arsenic.

The list of pesticides prohibited to be used or banned as per the Insecticide Act,1968 can be obtained from the following link

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Use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits is not permitted under sub regulation 2.3.5 of Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sale) Regulation 2011.

There are nutrition claims on some products but not on others because nutrition claims are optional. Manufacturers can choose whether or not to put a nutrition claim on their product if it meets the criteria set in the regulations.

Use of colours on fruits and vegetables are not permitted under the provisions prescribed in sub regulations 2.3.6 of Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011.

Tree nuts (walnut, almond, hazelnut, cashew, pistachio and Brazil nuts), celery and Peanuts are some common names of allergens specific to fruits, vegetables and nuts category. Allergic reactions to fresh fruits and vegetables such as apple, carrot, peach, plum, tomato and banana are also observed in some peoples.