Maximum Residue Limit of Pesticides on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Regular notification 2019-03-15
G/SPS/N/NPL/28

Description

The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control proposes the set of Maximum Residues Limits of Pesticides for Apple; Banana; Bitter gourd; Egg Plant; Cabbage; Cauliflower; Okra; Potato; Tomato; Green tea, black tea-fermented and dried. These limits serve:1. as a compulsory provision under food law and regulation;
2. to monitor export/import of these food products; and
3. to maintain safe food products to the consumer.

Keywords

Human health; Pesticides; Maximum residue limits (MRLs); Food safety