Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Akhilesh Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 23/05/2025. The matter related to illegal mining activites carried out by Jai Maa Chandrika Enterprises, Rajendra Nagar, village Kabari, district Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. The applicant also alleged about illegal sale …
The European Commission made today an important step forward in its efforts to ensure food safety in the European Union, as a regulation revising and simplifying the rules pertaining to pesticide residues entered into force. The new rules set harmonised Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for pesticides. They ensure food safety …
This publication presents the problem of arsenic in groundwater in a manner accessible to a broad and involved public that might not normally have access to scientific literature. It includes sections on: sources and distribution of arsenic in groundwater and aquifers; geochemical experimentation and modelling are tools for understanding the …
The food safety, GM foods and pre-clinical toxicity testing of drugs are the important activities of FDTRC. The Centre also investigates the food borne disease outbreaks and identifies the causative factors.
Rashme Sehgal DR P.M. Bhargava, a genetic scientist widely regarded as the architect of modern biology and biotechnology in India, warns against genetically modified foods being pushed into the Indian market without proper safety trials. "A very dangerous precedent has been set in the country whereby GM foods, like Doritos …
Country maintains rising momentum in grain production for fifth year JINAN: China's agricultural authority has expressed confidence in the summer harvest, as farmers around the country have put over half the output in the granary with the rest to be cropped before the end of the month. A Ministry of …
Washington: The World Bank on Tuesday put the blame for rising food prices in South Asia on export controls by India and others. The US also criticized New Delhi's handling of the crisis, stating the trade bans have rattled international markets. Surging food prices have become a serious concern in …
This article highlights some aspects of pesticides contamination in foods and the Government of Nepal's experience in setting MRLs of pesticide on Food. Use of pesticides in agriculture crop has a great concern to all. According to the provision conferred by Food Law, Government of Nepal fixes MRLs of pesticide …
The World Bank on Thursday unveiled a $1.2 billion fast-track funding facility to help combat the impact of rising food prices on the poor. The facility includes a $200 million trust fund which will pay for grants targeted at the world's poorest countries. The facility will be used to speed …
The uk food watchdog, the Food Standards Agency, has called for a voluntary ban on six artificial colours from food and drink by 2009 saying that the additives have possible side effects on children's behaviour. It also advised the government to push for a European Union-wide ban. In the light …
a survey conducted recently in Mysore in Karnataka revealed some of the common adulterants found in food products: metanil yellow and lead chromate, both inorganic dyes used in leather, paper and textile industries. These are known to cause anaemia, failure of reproductive organs, infertility, stomach disorders, cancer, paralysis and brain …
The news over the weekend that Punjab had crossed the 90-lakh tonne figure in wheat procurement was eclipsed by reports of at least five persons, including three women and one child, being killed and dozens, including six school children, admitted to various hospitals with serious burns as multiple fires destroyed …
This case study reports findings from survey, workshop and focus group activities with smallholder horticulture growers in Senegal as part of the Food & Fairness project conducted by PAN UK and PAN Africa during May 2005-Jan.2008. It starts by pulling together some recent findings from desk research on African small-scale …
The unending food crisis may take a turn for the worse owing to an estimated poor wheat yield in Pakistan. According to Business Recorder (April 18), "the wheat output is likely to fall to 20-22 million tonnes as against the target of 24 million tonnes, necessitating imports of nearly 3 …
China released a draft of its food-safety law that includes imposing the death penalty as the government of the world's most populous nation seeks to boost confidence in its products. Companies that make and sell unsafe food or additives face fines of 10 to 20 times the profits made in …
When the order came down from the top brass of Bangladesh's armed forces it sounded like a joke. Some of the soldiers and sailors who were told that from now on their daily rations would include increased servings of potatoes almost certainly did not take it seriously either. But in …
The use of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents throughout the food chain contributes to the growth of resistant bacteria that can be passed on to humans through food, EU's food agency said on Thursday. The resistance of bacteria has become a growing concern as anti-microbials become less effective in fighting …
New fees for food and drug companies anchor draft legislation released Thursday that's aimed at improving the safety of the nation's food and drug supply. The draft legislation, spearheaded by Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., and other Democratic leaders of a powerful House committee, also says regulators should inspect food and …
"The food crisis that the country is now witnessing is not a sudden emergence but a creation of deliberate policies and laws that have over a period of time practically taken away the country's food security,' said Navdanya founder-director Vandana Shiva here on Wednesday, adding that "the Government cannot now …
Concerns among Japanese people about prices and food safety have increased sharply since a year ago, according to a government survey. The survey of 5,494 adults nationwide also found that a record high 57.0 percent have a sense of patriotism, the Cabinet Office said. Asked about areas where they see …
Eminent agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan has said wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana during the ongoing Rabi season is very critical for the food security of the country. Prof Swaminathan, who is credited with developing strong food security system in India, said unless the government is able to give the …
