(a) the volume of Ractopamine produced in India;
(b) whether the Government is aware of the health hazards of Ractopamine on animals as well as on humans, if so, the details thereof; and
(c) whether the Government is taking any steps to stop its production, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reason therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & DAIRYING
(DR. SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)
(a) As per the information received from Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Ractopamine is not domestically manufactured and marketed in India.
(b) & (c) Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has never recommended any import of Ractopamine. Till date Government of India has not received any reports on the use of Ractopamine and the health hazards associated with it.