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The arrival of the monsoon is always a welcome break from the summer heat. But along with cooler weather and hot cups of chai comes another seasonal concern – food safety. High humidity and damp conditions during the rainy season make it easier for bacteria, fungi and other harmful germs to grow. This means food…
Packing a homemade lunch is one of the easiest ways to enjoy a nutritious meal during a busy day. However, ensuring that your food remains safe and hygienic until mealtime is just as important as choosing healthy ingredients. To help people maintain food safety, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) shared a…
If recent social media posts have made you second-guess your morning omelette, the country’s top food regulator says you can relax. Eggs sold in India are safe to eat, and there is no scientific evidence linking them to cancer risk. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a clear clarification, calling recent…
Milk and paneer are among the most widely consumed foods in India, used daily in homes, restaurants and sweet shops. But concerns around adulteration have followed these products for years. Acting on reports of poor quality and unsafe practices, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has now launched a nationwide crackdown on…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory against the use of liquid nitrogen in food and drinks at the point of sale. It has specifically cautioned restaurants, bars, food-serving establishments/caterers in fairs, marriages, etc. The FSSAI states that it has come across several instances of the use of this…
Current FSSAI regulations do not recognise A1 and A2 milk differentiation. (Photo: iStock) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in its advisory dated August 21, had said that the claims of A1 and A2 types of milk and milk products do not conform with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. As…
New Delhi: In a historic move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal to make a bolder and bigger display of nutritional information regarding total sugar, salt and saturated fat on packaged food items, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Saturday. The proposal calls for…