Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-07 01:06:13 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E48A5C23DC6DBBACA332BD58A17B306ECB7A4628305346A8666CE2714A62BD49
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Original Note:
FSSAI does NOT deny what OP says. FSSAI says "MRLs are dynamic in nature & revised based on scientific data... in line with global standards" https://twitter.com/fssaiindia/status/1787138004550615169 https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/india-has-stringent-standards-for-pesticide-residue-limits-revision-in-norms-for-spices-done-on-recommendation-of-scientific-panel/article68141978.ece Elsewhere FSSAI says it was hiked to 0.1 mg/kg [from 0.01] only for spices & for pesticides not registered in India by CIB & RC https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/fssai-calls-reports-of-allowing-10x-more-mrl-in-herbs-spices-as-false-and-malicious-says-india-has-most-stringent-standards/articleshow/109853239.cms
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