We all know that food safety is a non-negotiable pillar for restaurants as it serves as an important reminder of our responsibility towards safe and…
The hospitality body has requested the regulator to take into consideration the COVID-hit industry's on-going crisis and the additional expense…
FSSAI had earlier extended the deadline to July 1, 2020 and subsequently till January 1, 2021.
Pawan Agarwal, who was recently appointed as special secretary logistics, after a brief stint as consumers affairs secretary, moved out of the role…
Ready-to-cook products have gained popularity among HORECA establishments due to their numerous benefits. These products are pre-prepared with high-…
Although there are ample points one needs to consider while firming up a restaurant's safety and hygiene standards, one must also have an…
It's important for all restaurant owners, workers, and managers to understand the causes and repercussions of foodborne illnesses.
Almost seven in 10 (69%) decision-makers say the industry is prepared to manage food traceability and transparency.
It also pointed out that unregistered, unregulated food business operators (FBOs) may not be maintaining hygiene standards, which is detrimental to…
Food safety and hygiene remain a concern for people these days and it will be a major concern going forward when they will be dining out.
The guideline also mentioned, buffet system, food service and mass gathering should be disallowed during Covid-19 pandemic; such services should be…
To avoid any snafus, ask your caterer to provide you with an ingredient list for all the dishes they plan on cooking up.
After identifying several lacunae, such as lack of hygiene, the hotels were served notices on September 6, and asked to improve the quality of food,…
The government had filed the suit in the NCDRC after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) raised the safety concerns over Maggi…
There are additional cases like the rampant use of milk adulterants i.e. agents to induce thickness after water is added can cause short-term digestive problems and long-term chronic health problems.
There are additional cases like the rampant use of milk adulterants i.e. agents to induce thickness after water is added can cause short-term digestive problems and long-term chronic health problems.
Lately, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reduced permitted trans-fats content in edible fats and oils in the country from 10 to 5 per cent.
According to the statement, the food products have been declared unsafe for consumption and packaging termed as misleading and misbranded by the State Food and Drug Laboratory.
The move is expected to benefit food companies as they would not require seeking product approval from FSSAI if they comply with these standards.
From the foregoing discussion, it is evident that testing for contaminating metals is a very important aspect of maintaining food safety.
UK's food safety watchdog collected over 900 samples of Maggi noodles, including one variety imported from India to check the lead levels after the controversy in magi noodles created in India over monosodium glutamate (MSG) and high lead content.
Top Ramen is one of the largest noodles brand in the country after Maggi and Yipee noodles with sales estimated at close to Rs 150 crore.
Earlier this year, a meeting of the Central Advisory Committee had also discussed having standards for alcohol and alcoholic beverages.
Packaged water, milk and edible oils came under the lens of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) after it decided to strengthen surveillance activities on such products.
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