Pesticides In Vegetables
Government Tests Show 12.5 per cent Food Items Contain Unapproved PesticidesThe government has found residues of pesticides in a significant number of vegetables, fruits and other food items collected from outlets across the country.
- Kerala Makes Food Safety a Priority, Conducts Raids
As many as 1766 food safety raids have been carried out across Kerala and nine shops have been closed for selling adulterated food articles during Onam season.
- Delhi HC concerned over pesticides in vegetables
The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over a recent report on pesticide residues found "beyond permissible limits" in vegetables and edible items sold across the country. A division bench of Chief Justice N.V. Ramana ...
- Pesticides in Vegetables & Plastic Rice: HC Seeks Delhi Government's Response on Adulteration
The Delhi High Court has asked the city government to file an affidavit indicating the steps it has taken to create awareness and to curb the usage of the pesticide residue or colouring in fruits ...
- Check What You Eat: Pesticide Exposure Could Put You At Diabetes Risk
An analysis of 21 studies has warned that exposure to pesticides can increase risk of developing diabetes by 61 percent.
- Appoint Food Safety Officers Within Eight Weeks: High Court
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the city government to appoint, within eight weeks, food safety officers here, to keep a tab on use of pesticides in vegetables and fruits sold across the national ...
