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SC issues notice to Centre, FSSAI on pesticide overuse in food
short by System User / on Saturday, 18 May, 2024
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and FSSAI to respond to a plea concerning the excessive use of pesticides on food crops. The petition, filed by environmentalist Akash Vashishtha, links pesticide-laden foods to rising cancer rates in India. Senior advocate Anitha Shenoy highlighted FSSAI's failure to control pesticide use and ensure food safety.
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