FSSAI and the Pesticide Conundrum: Balancing Safety and Trade
Why in news? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) recent decision to raise the maximum residue limit (MRL) of pesticides in herbs and spices has stirred controversy. While the FSSAI argues for increased agricultural productivity, activists and scientists raise concerns about potential health risks and trade implications. Let’s delve deeper into this … Read more