(1) Chemicals described in monographs of the Indian Pharmacopoeia when used in foods, shall not contain poisonous metals beyond the limits specified in the appropriate monographs of the Indian Pharmacopoeia for the time being in force.
(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 to Rule 57 - Rule 57: Limits for metals that can be used in Foods
