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FSSAI: Direction to all notified laboratories regarding testing of pesticide in Tea samples

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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Surabhi Soral

Ms. Surabhi Soral is a Food Technologist and passionate about setting things right in the first go. She is a Consultant at Food Safety Works and heads the regulatory and compliance team.
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