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    Question

    Which organisation in India holds the responsibility for

    setting the maximum residue limits (MRLs) of pesticides in food materials?
    A Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ministry of Food Processing Industries Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Food Corporation of India (FCI) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In India, the responsibility for setting the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of pesticides in food materials lies with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) . The FSSAI is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, and operates under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The authority is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.

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