Chinese Foods Banned in India: Indian food is liked the most in the world. Indian dishes are making a splash not only in the country but also abroad. Food has a direct connection with our health and if there is any harmful element in the food, it can spread diseases. Regarding this, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) of the country inspects food items and if they pose a threat to people’s health, it also bans the food. FSSAI has banned many foods and drinks from time to time, which also include many Chinese products.
TOI’s Report According to the report, in 2008, FSSAI took a big step and banned Chinese milk and its products. This included infant formula for small children. Many cases of safety scandal and contamination of these products were reported in China. Investigation revealed that toxic chemical melamine is added to boost the protein level in Chinese milk, which can cause serious diseases to people. Apart from this, melamine chemical can cause kidney damage in newborn babies. Considering these dangers, these products were banned.
In the year 2019, FSSAI took another big step and decided to ban Chinese garlic. In the investigation, a lot of pesticides were found in this garlic. If pesticides are used in excess in any food item, then it can pose serious threats to people’s health. The purpose of this ban was to protect public health from deadly diseases by banning the import and sale of Chinese garlic in the Indian market. Pesticides are used in many crops, but excess pesticides can become poison for people.
These foods have also been banned
FSSAI banned the use of potassium bromate in 2016. This chemical was used in bread and many bakery products. In many studies, potassium bromate was linked to an increased risk of thyroid cancer, after which the decision to ban it was taken. The authority banned sassafras oil in 2003 and an energy drink in 2006. So far, brominated vegetable oil, rabbit meat, many foods containing trans fat have also been banned. Action is taken against foods in which the authority finds elements that pose a risk to public health.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 14, 2024, 08:08 IST