The Government today informed the Rajya Sabha that a high level Committee is being set up to look into the impact of Oxytocin and other agents on vegetables. The Committee will comprise of DGs of ICMR and ICAR. These agents are being used or injected by some farmers for the speedy growth of vegetables and fruits besides their ripening. The use of these agents is said to be harmful for health.Replying to a Calling Attention Motion by Shantaram Laxman Naik of Congress and others in the House, the Minister of State for Health, Mr. Dinesh Trivedi said that a comprehensive law of food safety and standards is already in place and a deterrent clause needs to be inserted in it to stop such malpractice.The Minister informed that state food safety authorities have been advised to be vigilant against such malpractice and take preventive measures including random collection of samples of vegetables and fruits at regular intervals for analysis. He urged the states to keep a strict vigil on the activities of unscrupulous elements so that they do not play havoc with the health and lives of consumers. He assured the House that Centre will not be found wanting in taking measures for checking such malpractice.