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[Cites 0, Cited by 0] [Section 57] [Entire Act]

Union of India - Subsection

Section 57(2) in The Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955

(2)Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-rule (1), no article of food specified in column (2) of the Table below shall contain any metal specified in excess of the quantity specified in column (3) of the said Table:[Table] [Substituted by G.S.R. 74, dated 31st December, 1965.]
Name of the[metal contaminants] [Substituted by G.S.R. 400(E), dated 23rd June, 2006 (w.e.f. 5-7-2006)] Article of food Parts per million by weight
(1) (2) (3)
1. Lead (i) Beverages : Concentrated soft drinks (but not includingconcentrates used in the manufacture of soft drinks) 0.5
    Fruit and vegetable juice (including tomato juice, but notincluding lime juice and lemon juice), 1.0
    Concentrates used in the manufacture of soft drinks, limejuice and lemon juice 2.0
  (ia) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 1533, dated 8th July, 1968 (w.e.f. 24-8-1968)] Baking powder [Inserted by G.S.R. 1533, dated 8th July, 1968 (w.e.f. 24-8-1968)] 10] [Inserted by G.S.R. 1533, dated 8th July, 1968 (w.e.f. 24-8-1968)]
  (ib) [ [Substituted by G.S.R. 241(E), dated 5th April, 1999, for item (ib) (w.e.f. 5-4-1999). Earlier item (ib) was inserted by G.S.R. 710(E), dated 22nd December, 1980.] Edible oils and fats [Substituted by G.S.R. 241(E), dated 5th April, 1999, for item (ib) (w.e.f. 5-4-1999). Earlier item (ib) was inserted by G.S.R. 710(E), dated 22nd December, 1980.] 0.5] [Substituted by G.S.R. 241(E), dated 5th April, 1999, for item (ib) (w.e.f. 5-4-1999). Earlier item (ib) was inserted by G.S.R. 710(E), dated 22nd December, 1980.]
  (ic) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 as corrected by G.S.R. 222(E), dated 26th May, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] Infant Milk Substitute and Infant foods [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 as corrected by G.S.R. 222(E), dated 26th May, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] 0.2] [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 as corrected by G.S.R. 222(E), dated 26th May, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).]
  (id) Turmeric whole and powder 10.0]
  (ii) Other foodsAnhydrous dextrose and dextrose monohydrate,[***] [Omitted by G.S.R. 241(E), dated 5th April, 1999 (w.e.f. 5-4-1999).]refined white sugar (sulphated ash content not exceeding0.03 per cent) 0.5
    Ice cream, iced lollies and similar frozen confections. 1.0
    Canned fish, canned meats, edible gelatin, meat extracts andhydrolysed protein, dried or dehydrated vegetables (other thanonions) 5.0
    All types of sugar, sugar syrup, invert sugar and directconsumption coloured sugars with sulphated ash content exceeding1.0 per cent. 5.0
    Raw sugars except those sold for direct consumption or usedfor manufacturing purposes other than the manufacture of refinedsugar. 5.0
    Edible molasses, caramel, liquid and solid glucose and starchconversion products with a sulphated ash content exceeding 1.0per cent. 5.0
    Cocoa powder 5.0 on the dry fatfree substance.
    Yeast and yeast products 5.0 on the dry matter
    Tea, dehydrated onions, dried herbs and spices, flavourings,alginic acid, alignates, agar, carrageen and similar productsderived from seaweed. 10.0 on the dry matter
    Liquid pectin, chemicals not other wise specified, used asingredients or in the preparation or processing of food. 10.0
    Food colouring other than caramel 10.0
    Solid pectin. on the dry colouringmatter.
    Hard boiled sugar confectionery 50.0
    [Iron fortified common salt [Inserted by G.S.R. 11(E), dated 4th January, 1985 and as corrected by G.S.R. 368(E), dated 18th April, 1985.] 2.0] [Inserted by G.S.R. 11(E), dated 4th January, 1985 and as corrected by G.S.R. 368(E), dated 18th April, 1985.]
  [[(iia) [Inserted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002).] Corned beef, Luncheon meat, Cooked Ham, Chopped meat, Cannedchicken. Canned mutton and Goat meat. [Inserted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002).] 2.5] [Inserted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002).]
  (iib) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 185(E), dated 21st March, 2005 and read with Corrigendum G.S.R. 596(E), dated 20th September, 2005, G.S.R. 159(E), dated 16th March, 2006, G.S.R. 575(E), dated 19th September, 2006, G.S.R. 606(E), dated 19th September, 2007 and G.S.R. 657(E), dated 18th September, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009).] Brewed Vinegar and Synthetic Vinegar [Inserted by G.S.R. 185(E), dated 21st March, 2005 and read with Corrigendum G.S.R. 596(E), dated 20th September, 2005, G.S.R. 159(E), dated 16th March, 2006, G.S.R. 575(E), dated 19th September, 2006, G.S.R. 606(E), dated 19th September, 2007 and G.S.R. 657(E), dated 18th September, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009).] Nil] [Inserted by G.S.R. 185(E), dated 21st March, 2005 and read with Corrigendum G.S.R. 596(E), dated 20th September, 2005, G.S.R. 159(E), dated 16th March, 2006, G.S.R. 575(E), dated 19th September, 2006, G.S.R. 606(E), dated 19th September, 2007 and G.S.R. 657(E), dated 18th September, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009).]
  (iii) Foods not specified 2.0
2. Copper (i) Beverages : 2.5
Soft drinks excluding concentrates and Carbonated water.Carbonated waterCarbonated water 7.0
    [Toddy [Inserted by G.S.R. 243, dated 1st March, 1980.] 1.5 [Inserted by G.S.R. 243, dated 1st March, 1980.]
    Concentrates for soft drinks [Inserted by G.S.R. 243, dated 1st March, 1980.] 5.0] [Inserted by G.S.R. 243, dated 1st March, 1980.]
  (ii) Other foods :  
    Chickory-dried or roasted, coffee beans flavourings,pectin-liquid 20.0
    Colouring 30.0
    Edible gelatin 30.0 on the drycolouring matter.
    Tomato ketchup 30.0, 50.0 on thedried total solids.
    Yeast and yeast products 60.0 on the dry matter
    Cocoa powder 70.0 on the fat freesubstance.
    Tomato puree, paste, powder, juice and cocktails 100.0 on the driedtomato solid.
    Tea 150.0
    Pectin-solid 300
    Hard boiled sugar confectionery 5.0
    [Iron fortified common salt [Inserted by G.S.R. 11(E), dated 4th January, 1985 and as corrected by G.S.R. 368(E), dated 18th April, 1985.] 2.0] [Inserted by G.S.R. 11(E), dated 4th January, 1985 and as corrected by G.S.R. 368(E), dated 18th April, 1985.]
  (iia) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] Turmeric whole and powder [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] 5.0] [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).]
  (iib) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-3-2001).] Juice of orange, grape, apple, tomato, pineapple arid lemon [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-3-2001).] 5.0 [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-3-2001).]
    Pulp and pulp products of any fruit [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-3-2001).] 5.0 [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-3-2001).]
  (iic) [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-3-2001).] Infant Milk Substitute and Infant foods [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-3-2001).] 15.00 (But not lessthan 2.8)] [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-3-2001).]
  (iid) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 185(E), dated 21st March, 2005 and read with Corrigendum G.S.R. 596(E), dated 20th September, 2005, G.S.R. 159(E), dated 16th March, 2006, G.S.R. 575(E), dated 19th September, 2006, G.S.R. 606(E), dated 19th September, 2007 and G.S.R. 657(E), dated 18th September, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009).] Brewed Vinegar and Synthetic Vinegar [Inserted by G.S.R. 185(E), dated 21st March, 2005 and read with Corrigendum G.S.R. 596(E), dated 20th September, 2005, G.S.R. 159(E), dated 16th March, 2006, G.S.R. 575(E), dated 19th September, 2006, G.S.R. 606(E), dated 19th September, 2007 and G.S.R. 657(E), dated 18th September, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009).] Nil] [Inserted by G.S.R. 185(E), dated 21st March, 2005 and read with Corrigendum G.S.R. 596(E), dated 20th September, 2005, G.S.R. 159(E), dated 16th March, 2006, G.S.R. 575(E), dated 19th September, 2006, G.S.R. 606(E), dated 19th September, 2007 and G.S.R. 657(E), dated 18th September, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009).]
  (iii) Foods not specified 30.0
3. Arsenic (i) Milk 0.1
  (ii) Beverages:Soft drink intended for consumption afterdilution except carbonated water 0.5
    Carbonated water 0.25
  (iia) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] Infant Milk Substitute and Infant foods [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] 0.05 [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).]
  (iib) [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] Turmeric whole or powder [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] 0.1] [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).]
  (iic) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Juice of orange, grape, apple, tomato, pineapple and lemon [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 0.2 [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
    Pulp and pulp products of any fruit [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 0.2] [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
  (iii) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 938, dated 26th May, 1971.] Preservatives, anti-oxidants, emulsifying and stabilisingagents and synthetic food colours [Inserted by G.S.R. 938, dated 26th May, 1971.] 3.0 on dry matter.] [Inserted by G.S.R. 938, dated 26th May, 1971.]
  (iv) [] [Renumbered by G.S.R. 938, dated 26th May, 1971.] Other foods :Ice cream, iced lollies and similar frozenconfections 0.5
    Dehydrated onions, edible gelatin, liquid pectin 2.0
    Chickory-dried or roasted 4.0
    Dried herbs, finings and clearing agents, solid pectin-allgrades, spices 5.0
    Food colouring other than synthetic colouring 5.0 on dry colouringmatter.
    Hard boiled sugar confectionery 1.0
    [Iron fortified common salt [Inserted by G.S.R. 11(E), dated 4th January, 1985.] 1.0] [Inserted by G.S.R. 11(E), dated 4th January, 1985.]
  (iva) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 185(E), dated 21st March, 2005 and read with Corrigendum G.S.R. 596(E), dated 20th September, 2005, G.S.R. 159(E), dated 16th March, 2006, G.S.R. 575(E), dated 19th September, 2006, G.S.R. 606(E), dated 19th September, 2007 and G.S.R. 657(E), dated 18th September, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009).] Brewed Vinegar and Synthetic Vinegar [Inserted by G.S.R. 185(E), dated 21st March, 2005 and read with Corrigendum G.S.R. 596(E), dated 20th September, 2005, G.S.R. 159(E), dated 16th March, 2006, G.S.R. 575(E), dated 19th September, 2006, G.S.R. 606(E), dated 19th September, 2007 and G.S.R. 657(E), dated 18th September, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009).] 0.1] [Inserted by G.S.R. 185(E), dated 21st March, 2005 and read with Corrigendum G.S.R. 596(E), dated 20th September, 2005, G.S.R. 159(E), dated 16th March, 2006, G.S.R. 575(E), dated 19th September, 2006, G.S.R. 606(E), dated 19th September, 2007 and G.S.R. 657(E), dated 18th September, 2008 (w.e.f. 18-3-2009).]
  (v) [] [Renumbered by G.S.R. 938, dated 26th May, 1971.] Foods not specified 1.1
4. Tin (i) Processed and canned products 250.0
  (ia) Hard boiled sugar confectionery 5.0
  (iaa) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000) as corrected by G.S.R. 879(E), dated 20th November, 2000.] Jam, Jellies and marmalade [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000) as corrected by G.S.R. 879(E), dated 20th November, 2000.] 250 [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000) as corrected by G.S.R. 879(E), dated 20th November, 2000.]
    Juice of orange, apple, tomato, pineapple and lemon [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000) as corrected by G.S.R. 879(E), dated 20th November, 2000.] 250 [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000) as corrected by G.S.R. 879(E), dated 20th November, 2000.]
    Pulp and pulp products of any fruit [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000) as corrected by G.S.R. 879(E), dated 20th November, 2000.] 250] [Inserted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000) as corrected by G.S.R. 879(E), dated 20th November, 2000.]
  (ib) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] Infant Milk Substitute and Infant foods [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] 5.0 [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).]
  (ic) [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] Turmeric whole and powder [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).] Nil] [Inserted by G.S.R. 121(E), dated 11th March, 1996 (w.e.f. 7-9-1996).]
  (id) [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002).] Corned beef, Luncheon meat,Cooked Ham, Chopped meat, Cannedchicken, Canned mutton and Goat meat. [Inserted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002).] 250] [Inserted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002).]
  (ii) Foods not specified 250.0
5. Zinc (i) [ [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Ready-to-drink beverages [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 5.0 [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
    Juice of orange, grape, tomato, pineapple 5.0 and lemon [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 5.0 [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
    Pulp and pulp products of any fruit [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 5.0 [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
  (i-a) [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Infant Milk Substitute and Infant foods [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 50.0(but not less than25.0)] [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
  (ii) Edible gelatin 100.0
  [(ii-a) [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Turmeric whole or powder [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 25.0 [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
  (iii) [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Fruit products covered under the Fruit Products Order 1955. [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 50.0 [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
  (iiia) [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Hard boiled sugar confectionery [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 5.0 [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
  (iv) [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Foods not specified [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 50.0] [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
6. [ Cadmium [Added by G.S.R. 454(E), dated 15th April, 1988 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).] (i) [ [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Infant Milk Substitute and Infant foods [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 0.1 [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
  (ii) [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Turmeric whole and powder [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 0.1 [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
  (iii) [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] Other foods [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).] 1.5] [Substituted by G.S.R. 718(E), dated 13th September, 2000 (w.e.f. 13-9-2000).]
7. Mercury [Added by G.S.R. 454(E), dated 15th April, 1988 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).]   Fish [Added by G.S.R. 454(E), dated 15th April, 1988 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).] 0.5 [Added by G.S.R. 454(E), dated 15th April, 1988 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).]
8. Methyl Mercury(Calculated as the element) [Added by G.S.R. 454(E), dated 15th April, 1988 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).]   Other food [Added by G.S.R. 454(E), dated 15th April, 1988 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).] 1.0 [Added by G.S.R. 454(E), dated 15th April, 1988 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).]
    All foods [Added by G.S.R. 454(E), dated 15th April, 1988 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).] 0.25] [Added by G.S.R. 454(E), dated 15th April, 1988 (w.e.f. 15-4-1988).]
9. [ Chromium [Inserted by G.S.R. 177(E), dated 6th April, 1998 (w.e.f. 6-10-1998).]   Refined Sugar [Inserted by G.S.R. 177(E), dated 6th April, 1998 (w.e.f. 6-10-1998).] 20 ppb] [Inserted by G.S.R. 177(E), dated 6th April, 1998 (w.e.f. 6-10-1998).]
10. [ Nickel [Inserted by G.S.R. 241(E), dated 5th April, 1999 (w.e.f. 5-4-1999).]   All hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated,interesterified vegetable oils and rats such as vanaspati tablemargarine, bakery and industrial margarine, bakery shortening,fat spread and partially hydrogenated soyabean oil. [Inserted by G.S.R. 241(E), dated 5th April, 1999 (w.e.f. 5-4-1999).] 1.5] [Inserted by G.S.R. 241(E), dated 5th April, 1999 (w.e.f. 5-4-1999).]
[Part XIA] [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1985).] Crop Contaminants and Naturally Occurring Toxic Substances