Summary
They are setting new limits on tiny chemicals called pesticides that can be left on tea leaves.
These rules help farmers use the right amount of chemicals and protect the people who drink tea.
Key Points
4 points1
India's Food Safety and Standards Authority is proposing new safety limits for tea.
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The limits tell how much of the chemicals acetamiprid and imidacloprid can be on tea.
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The new limits are lower than in some other countries, making tea safer.
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Using the right amount of chemicals helps protect crops and people.
New Words to Learn
7 wordspesticide
a chemical that keeps bugs away from plants
chemical residue
tiny leftover bits of a chemical on food
maximum residue limit
the highest amount of a chemical that is allowed on food
acetamiprid
one kind of pest‑killing chemical
imidacloprid
another kind of pest‑killing chemical
regulation
a rule made by the government
toxicity
how harmful something can be
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