Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 · Chapter IV: General Provisions As to Articles of Food
Section 20: Contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, heavy metals, etc
No article of food shall contain any contaminant, naturally occurring toxic substances or toxins or hormone or heavy metals in excess of such quantities as may be specified by regulations.
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