India’s food regulator, FSSAI, is proposing limits for pesticide residues in tea. The proposals are aimed at setting permissible residue thresholds for chemicals found in tea products, with regulators and industry expected to review and respond during the consultation process.
One highlighted element across coverage is the proposed acetamiprid limit of 20 parts per million (ppm). Outlets note that this figure is lower than the corresponding limits used in other jurisdictions, including Japan’s 30 ppm and the United States’ 50 ppm. By comparison, the proposals would therefore tighten acceptable residue levels relative to some existing international standards.
The reporting frames the issue as part of FSSAI’s broader efforts to strengthen food safety rules for consumer products. While outlets focus on the proposed numerical limits and how they compare internationally, the overall thrust is consistent: FSSAI is seeking to formalize pesticide residue standards for tea to guide manufacturers, importers, and quality checks.
