May 17, 2024, 04:43 PM IST
Chinese e-commerce websites and mobile applications in India were banned during COVID due to food contamination and safety concerns, including melamine in Chinese milk products.
Genetically modified foods, derived from organisms subjected to genetic engineering, face restrictions due to health risks, environmental impact, and biodiversity loss, with some crops like cotton permitted commercially.
Artificial ripening of fruits uses chemicals like ethylene gas to speed up the natural process, with concentrations regulated up to 100 ppm. Ethylene is a natural hormone without health risks.
Pistachios are rich in fiber, beneficial for gut bacteria, and may boost the production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids like butyrate by these bacteria.
Sassafras oil, derived from Sassafras roots, contains toxic compound safrole, potentially causing heart disease and death when consumed in high concentrations due to erucic acid levels.
FSSAI restricts silver leaf usage for decoration, but concerns arise about its preparation and potential health risks from lead, nickel, chromium, and cadmium in adulterants.
India's regulations on banned food items demonstrate the government's commitment to public health and safety, ensuring consumer safety and maintaining the integrity of the nation's food supply.
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