On 4th March 2024, FSSAI directed all notified laboratories to test the following pesticides in tea sample:
a) Cypermethrin
b)Acephate
c)Imidacloprid
d)Acetamiprid
e)Dinotefuran
f)Fipronil.
These test parameters are to be conducted in addition to the 20 banned pesticides specified for Tea. The tolerance limit of 0.1 mg/kg shall be applicable for all the above pesticides
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