Supreme Court of India issues notices to Centre, FSSAI, and related ministries over excessive pesticide use in food crops, linked to cancer and fatal diseases.
The Supreme Court of India issued notices to the Centre, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and other related ministries regarding a plea that raises concerns over excessive pesticide use on food crops and items. The petition, filed by environmentalist and lawyer Akash Vashishtha, claims that consumption of pesticide-laden foods is a major cause of cancers and fatal diseases in the country. The petition also highlights the high incidence of deaths due to pesticide exposure and calls for a stronger regulatory framework to limit pesticide use for food safety.
May 17, 2024
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