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Earlier CFL, CFTRI tests didn`t show pest residue in soft drinks
New Delhi, Oct 21: Tests conducted by Central Food Technological Research Institute and Central Food Laboratories did not show any presence of pesticide residue in samples of soft drinks prior to the presentation of the CSE report revealing its high presence, the JPC chairman Sharad Pawar said here today.
New Delhi, Oct 21: Tests conducted by Central Food Technological Research Institute and Central Food Laboratories did not show any presence of pesticide residue in samples of soft drinks prior to the presentation of the CSE report
revealing its high presence, the JPC chairman Sharad Pawar said here today.
The chairman of the committee, probing pesticide residues in and safety standards for soft drinks, fruit juice and other beverages, told reporters that the committee had the option to call the CSE for any further clarifications.
He said, however, the new sample tests by CFL and CFTRI revealed presence of pesticide residue soon after the CSE tests.
In reply to a query, Pawar said none of the soft drink manufacturers have communicated their intention to appear before the JPC so far even though the committee had made it clear that any of its representative could approach the JPC.
He said that during the two-day meeting which concluded today, it was told that prior to the presentation of the CSE report which claimed presence of high pesticide residues in some soft drinks, the CFL and CFTRI samples taken from some plants did not reveal any pesticide residue.
In deference to the wishes of the JPC, the Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi allowed setting up of a three member committee of scientists to assist the committee.
The three members -- S K Khanna, N P Agnihotri and G Thyagarajan -- were present in the meeting on both days, Pawar said.
Bureau Report
He said, however, the new sample tests by CFL and CFTRI revealed presence of pesticide residue soon after the CSE tests.
In reply to a query, Pawar said none of the soft drink manufacturers have communicated their intention to appear before the JPC so far even though the committee had made it clear that any of its representative could approach the JPC.
He said that during the two-day meeting which concluded today, it was told that prior to the presentation of the CSE report which claimed presence of high pesticide residues in some soft drinks, the CFL and CFTRI samples taken from some plants did not reveal any pesticide residue.
In deference to the wishes of the JPC, the Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi allowed setting up of a three member committee of scientists to assist the committee.
The three members -- S K Khanna, N P Agnihotri and G Thyagarajan -- were present in the meeting on both days, Pawar said.
Bureau Report