The main objective of Section 21 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is:
Section 21 FSSA caps "insecticides or pesticides residues, veterinary drugs residues, antibiotic residues, solvent residues" and similar substances at tolerance limits, and…
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The main objective of Section 21 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is:
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Section 21 FSSA caps "insecticides or pesticides residues, veterinary drugs residues, antibiotic residues, solvent residues" and similar substances at tolerance limits, and restricts insecticide use on food. Contaminants and heavy metals fall under s.20, additives under s.19, and novel and organic foods under s.22.