Question of The Day14-01-2023

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the notification issued for comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati rice?

Answer

Correct Answer : b ) These standards will come into effect from April 1, 2023.

Explanation :

For the first time in India, FSSAI has specified the identification standards for Basmati rice through the Food Safety and Standards First Amendment Regulation, 2023.

These basmati rice include brown basmati rice, milled basmati rice, unseasoned brown basmati rice, and milled unseasoned basmati rice.

As per these standards, Basmati rice should have the natural aroma characteristic of rice and shall be free from artificial colors, polishing agents, and artificial flavorings. These standards will come into effect from August 1, 2023.

Basmati Rice is grown traditionally in India, Pakistan and Nepal. In India, it is grown in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Western UP and Jammu and Kashmir.

India is the leading exporter of Basmati rice in the world.

Hence, (b) is the correct answer.

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