(a) whether due to substandard quality of aluminium and higher contents of nickel
and cromium in steel non-stick utensils is reported to be causing accumulation of
poison in human body;
(b) if so, whether the Government has formulated any policy in this regard; and
(c) if so, the details in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE
(SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)
(a) to (c): According to Indian Council of Medical Research, studies on effect of using
substandard quality of the metals namely iron, copper, higher content of Nickel and
chromium in steel and non stick utensils on causing accumulation of poison in human body
are limited.
The Council has also stated that under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1955, certain
specifications have been prescribed for chemical composition for cast aluminium and
aluminium alloy for utensils.