Govt has allowed 10-times more pesticide residue in spices, herbs

India has diluted its pesticide norms for herbs and spices by increasing the maximum residue limit (MRL) for pesticide residues from 0.01mg/kg to 0.1mg/kg. Concerns have been raised by activists regarding potential harm to exports and public health due to increased consumption of pesticides and the presence of unknown pesticides in imported products.