(a) whether the colours available in the market on the occasion of Holi festival are
adulterated and harmful for human beings;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has conducted any study/research on the illeffects of colours on
the health of people during the Holi festival; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken by the Government in this
regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)
(a) & (b): As per United News of India (UNI) Report, the Industrial Toxicology Research
Centre (ITRC) has stated that majority colours used in Holi are made of synthetic dyes of
non-food grade items. Harmful chemicals like rhodamina, malachite, methylviolet are used
to prepare Holi colours.
(c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has not conducted any research/study on the ill
effects of colours on the health of people during Holi festival.
(d) Does not arise.