The Central Government announced lately that self-declaration certificates (SDCs) for advertisements will now be mandatory only for the food and health sectors. This decision follows…
View More Centre Restricts Self-Declaration Certificates to Food and Health Advertisements
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is poised to implement stricter regulations on protein supplements following a recent study that uncovered widespread…
View More FSSAI Set to Overhaul Protein Supplement Market
On May 20, in celebration of World Metrology Day, the Indian Food & Beverage Association (IFBA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food…
View More IFBA and Ministry of Consumer Affairs Hosted Webinar on World Metrology Day
Synopsis Product labelling in India faces several challenges, including non-compliance with regulations, language barriers, misinformation, inconsistent standards, and inadequate enforcement. The “Label Padhega India” campaign…
View More Label Padhega India campaign by Indian government: A Key Step to Building Consumer Awareness
In a recent study conducted by ingredients producer Ardent Mills, it was revealed that an overwhelming 85% of consumers prioritize ingredients when making food purchasing…
View More Consumers seek transparency on sustainable ingredients amidst challenges in accessing information
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken stringent action against fast-food giant McDonald’s for allegedly replacing cheese with inexpensive vegetable oil in its…
View More Maharashtra’s FDA Cracks Down on McDonald’s for Substituting Cheese with Cheap Vegetable Oil
To facilitate business operations in India’s food industry, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated proposals for a comprehensive revamp of…
View More FSSAI proposes overhaul of food safety regulations for streamlined compliance in India’s food industry
The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized on the urgent need for more countries to adopt stringent measures against trans-fat in food, revealing that almost…
View More WHO Calls for Global Action Against Trans-Fat: Progress and Challenges Highlighted
To enhance food safety in the airline catering sector, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a crucial meeting with leading flight…
View More FSSAI takes firm action, directs airlines and caterers to prioritize food safety compliance
According to new Japanese government data, the country is on the verge of meeting its aim of having 80% of the population simultaneously aware of…
View More With food waste reduction, Japan feels it is ‘near’ to meeting awareness and action targets, according to govt data