On 27th April 2023, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued Directions regarding the operationalisation of MRL of Pesticides used in Tea.
The following has been stated namely: –
- Reference is made to the Draft FSS (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations 2020 issued on August 20, 2020, relating to the revision of MRL of pesticides used in Tea along with other crops and commodities.
- The MRL of 5 pesticides for Tea has been decided to be operationalised.