Question
Which organisation in India holds the responsibility for
setting the maximum residue limits (MRLs) of pesticides in food materials?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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