Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Union, FSSAI On Plea Against Overuse Of Pesticides On Food Crops & Artificial Colouring
Live LawThe Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in a plea regarding the use and overuse of pesticides and other chemical insecticides on food crops and food items. The Court has sought responses from the Union and FSSAI regarding the excessive use of artificial chemicals in edibles. "We'll issue notice", stated the CJI The response has been sought from the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Ministry of & Family Welfare, Ministry of, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regarding the concerns raised about the artificial colouring, coating, and waxing of pulses, food grains, and other items, which have led to a high incidence of deaths across the country. Senior Advocate Ms. Anitha Shenoy, appearing for the petitioner, informed the court that data collected from across the country reveals a very high number of deaths due to pesticides.
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