Toxic Food is Violation of Rights: National Human Rights Commission
Source: Indian Express, Date: , 2015
Alarmed over the
increase in the quantity of pesticides found in fruits and vegetables, the
National Human Rights Commission, taking cognisance of several reports, on
Friday issued a notice to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI). The Union Agriculture Ministry’s findings show that in the past six
years there has been a two-fold increase in the number of samples of
vegetables, fruits, meat and spices containing pesticides. The NHRC has also
issued notices to the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries and
secretaries in charge of the food and supplies departments in all state governments.
Terming it a case of human rights violation, Justice D Murugesan has sought a
response within eight weeks about action taken to minimise pesticide residue
in food.