Food safety assurance through regulation of agricultural pesticide use in India: Perspectives and prospects

Food is the basis of sustenance hence safety of food is an imperial issue. Pesticide agrochemicals have long been used in agricultural production to reduce substantial crop loss, following; severe pest infestation. Residues of pesticide contaminants in food and that beyond safety levels pose threat to consumer health. Effective food safety system is essential for security of nationʹs food supply whether the contamination being intentional or unintentional. Moreover, assurance of food safety is mandatory to assist international trade distribution of food. Therefore, food safety is a critical component of human health, global food security and consequent sustainable development.