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safefoodmitra.com · 2023-08-01 10:29:00

FSSAI has directed all states and union territories to intensify surveillance of fresh produce due to mounting concerns over high concentrations of harmful pesticides and chemicals in vegetables and fruit sold in markets. Excessive amounts of chemical are used to prolong the shelf-life of fresh fruit and vegetables, prompting the food regulator to intensify the monitoring of businesses involved in trading, re-packaging, manufacturing and selling fresh produce. Penalties will be imposed on entities found responsible for such practices, it said.

Adverse health effects of pesticides in fresh produce range from skin diseases in humans to contamination of soil, water, turf and other vegetation.

“NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance on the issues relating to excessive use of pesticide by farmers and directed to take steps to minimize pesticides risks and promotion of alternative systems of cultivation," Inoshi Sharma, executive director, FSSAI, said in a directive to food commissioners of states and UTs.

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