The FSSAI has issued an advisory clarifying the matrix for raising grievances or questions related to Central License applications. According to the advisory, if any…
View More FSSAI issues an advisory on raising grievances related to central licensesCategory: Food safety
ICMR-NIN study found FoLP warning labels are a subtle way to deter unhealthy food choices
The ICMR National Institute of Nutrition’s detailed study on the acceptability and potential use of different formats of front-of-pack nutrition labels in promoting informed food…
View More ICMR-NIN study found FoLP warning labels are a subtle way to deter unhealthy food choicesCII confers Tata Coffee and ITC as winners at 13th CII Food Safety Awards, among others
The FSSAI is going ahead with drafting the regulations related to the standards of packaged drinking water (other than mineral water) until the final notification…
View More CII confers Tata Coffee and ITC as winners at 13th CII Food Safety Awards, among othersKerala prohibits food parcels that lack expiration dates and labels
The Kerala government has banned food parcels that will not have “best-before” dates or expiry dates after the numerous food-poisoning cases in the state. According…
View More Kerala prohibits food parcels that lack expiration dates and labelsCommerce ministry brings draft guidelines for certification of halal meat products
According to the commerce ministry’s draft guidelines, all meat and its products are to be exported as “halal certified” only if they are produced, processed,…
View More Commerce ministry brings draft guidelines for certification of halal meat productsIndian consumers want “red labels” on ultra-processed food packs and e-commerce listings
In a major survey by the FSSAI and health ministry, it has been reported that a majority of Indian consumers are in favour of front-of-pack…
View More Indian consumers want “red labels” on ultra-processed food packs and e-commerce listingsFSSAI issues comprehensive standards for identification of basmati rice
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has, for the first time, come out with comprehensive standards for the identification of basmati rice…
View More FSSAI issues comprehensive standards for identification of basmati riceAccording to a survey, nearly 15% of food samples are unsafe for consumption
In the FSSAI’s survey between 2021 and 2022, substandard dietary supplements gained popularity among fitness enthusiasts. In a bid to curb the sale and distribution…
View More According to a survey, nearly 15% of food samples are unsafe for consumptionG. Kamala Vardhana Rao is the new CEO of FSSAI
G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, an IAS officer, took charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).…
View More G. Kamala Vardhana Rao is the new CEO of FSSAIImported food labels can only have non-compliant labels corrected: FSSAI
The Food Authority has agreed to enable food importers to change the labels on imported food consignments, but only for “non-compliant” labels, and only at…
View More Imported food labels can only have non-compliant labels corrected: FSSAI