Government is set to ban use of potassium bromate as food additive in
next 15 days, following a CSE study that claimed presence of
cancer-causing chemicals in bread.
"Potassium bromate is one of 11,000 food additives that are allowed in food business. After careful consideration, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to remove potassium bromate from the list of permissible additives," FSSAI CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal said.
The regulator has recommended removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives to the Health Ministry.
Yesterday May 23,2016, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said that nearly 84 % of 38 commonly available brands of pre-packaged breads, including pav and buns, tested positive for potassium bromate and potassium iodate, banned in many countries as they are listed as "hazardous" for public health.
Meanwhile, Health Minister J P Nadda told reporters that his ministry had asked FSSAI to take the matter seriously and submit a report. "They are coming out with a report. The Ministry will take appropriate action accordingly. We will take action as soon as the report comes," he said.
"Potassium bromate is one of 11,000 food additives that are allowed in food business. After careful consideration, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to remove potassium bromate from the list of permissible additives," FSSAI CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal said.
The regulator has recommended removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives to the Health Ministry.
Yesterday May 23,2016, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said that nearly 84 % of 38 commonly available brands of pre-packaged breads, including pav and buns, tested positive for potassium bromate and potassium iodate, banned in many countries as they are listed as "hazardous" for public health.
Meanwhile, Health Minister J P Nadda told reporters that his ministry had asked FSSAI to take the matter seriously and submit a report. "They are coming out with a report. The Ministry will take appropriate action accordingly. We will take action as soon as the report comes," he said.
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