The provisions of tolerance limit of pesticides, veterinary drug residues, antibiotic residues and microbiological counts in food is in which section of "The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006"?

Correct option is C

✅ (c) Section 21:
· Section 21 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 deals with the tolerance limits of pesticide residues, veterinary drug residues, antibiotic residues, and microbiological criteria in food.
· This section empowers the Food Authority to set standards and limits to ensure food safety.
· It helps in controlling contamination and preventing harmful exposure to consumers.
· Setting such limits is vital for monitoring food quality and enforcing regulations.
❌ (a) Section 24: Not related to tolerance limits. ❌ (b) Section 22: Different provisions. ❌ (d) Section 20: Not applicable here.