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Last Updated:November 11, 2024, 3:29 pm IST In February, the government formed the panel to examine the possibility of bringing nutraceuticals under the ambit of CDSCO instead of food regulator FSSAI to address regulatory gaps As India aims to cleanse and regulate the market of nutraceuticals, the top panel has recommended regulation of the advertisements…
With frequent headlines about food adulteration to cut costs or outbreaks of infections from contaminated ingredients, ensuring food safety and quality has become a critical concern. By purchasing prepared food or raw ingredients from trusted sources, we can minimise our risk of consuming contaminated foods. Additionally, it is important to follow hygienic cooking, eating, and…
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…
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA). The agreement was finalised on Saturday, during the Global Food Regulators Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, it…
Hyderabad’s popular Karachi Bakery, which has been there since the 1950s, recently came under the radar after the Food Safety Commissioner for Telangana raided one of its outlets at Moazzam Jahi Market area and claimed to find expired products. The Food Safety officials visited the popular Bilal Ice Cream parlour at the same location and…
New Delhi31 minutes ago copy link The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has withdrawn its directive that asked food business operators to remove the ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ labels from milk packaging. After this order, now e-commerce companies and food businesses can continue to sell milk and its products with packaging having A1…
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: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued clarification regarding selling/marketing of milk and milk products such as ghee, milk etc in the name of A1 and A2 under FSSAI License Number and/or Registration Certificate Number. The Food safety regulator has also directed food businesses, including e-commerce players, to remove…
New Delhi34 minutes ago copy link 12% of the spices being sold in the country do not meet the quality and safety standards. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested a total of 4054 samples of spices being sold in the country. Out of these, 474 spices were not edible according to FSSAI….
Monsoon provides relief from the summer heat but also increases the chances of certain illnesses. Eating unsafe food in the rainy season may lead to food-borne diseases such as dysentery and diarrhoea, causing symptoms like stomach pain, loose motions, nausea, fever, and vomiting. Unhygienic eating habits and water and food contamination can also cause jaundice,…