The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on April 27, 2023, issued Directions regarding the operationalization of MRL of Pesticides used in Tea.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Reference is made to the Draft FSS (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations 2020 issued on August 20, 2020, relating to the revision of MRL of pesticides used in Tea along with other crops and commodities.
• The MRL of 5 pesticides for Tea has been decided to be operationalized
• The pesticides and their Maximum Residue Limit are as namely: -
1. Emamectin Benzoate – 0.06 mg/kg
2. Fenpyroximate – 6.0 mg/kg
3. Hexaconazole – 5.0 mg/kg
4. Propiconazole – 6.0 mg/kg
5. Quinalphos – 0.7 mg/kg
The following has come into force on April 27, 2023
[Notification No. SS-T007/1/2023-Standard-FSSAI]
