The country's food regulator has recommended to the health ministry that potassium bromate be removed from the list of permissible additives. The move to drop the additive from the list comes after a study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) suggested presence of potassium bromate, which has been identified as a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organisation, in 84 per cent of 38 commonly available pre-packaged breads and ready-to-eat pizzas.

"I have told FSSAI to take the matter seriously and submit a report.We will take action as soon as the report comes"