FSSAI Directs E-commerce: Cease Use of 'Health Drink' Label for Malt-Based Beverages
FSSAI has cautioned all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) that the incorrect labeling could potentially mislead consumers.
Govt Asks Google, Facebook to Remove 'Fake Content'
The IT Ministry said that the FSSAI has pointed out instances where the internet platforms had been used to spread misinformation about food quality.
FSSAI to come up with new regulation on food packaging
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India will soon come up with new regulation on food packaging.
FSSAI will review in October the progress on delisting of non-licensed restaurants
FSSAI will begin reviewing in October the progress made by online food delivery platforms in delisting non-licensed restaurants and catering…
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FSSAI envisages food businesses audit through third-party private agencies
The move is taken in order to strengthen the food safety surveillance system in India.
Official says 68% Of Milk, Dairy Products in India not as per FSSAI standard
A member of Animal Welfare Board of India said that around 68.7% of milk and milk products sold in India is not as per the standards prescribed by…
HRAWI Hosts FSSAI's FOSTAC Programs in Mumbai & Matheran
The FoSTaC training program underscores the industry's dedication to catering to the needs of health-conscious consumers who prioritize food…
Front Pack Labelling Proposal Sparks Debate among Food Industry and Health Institutions
The star rating system is a type of symbol-based labelling that does not provide upfront information on the exact amount of salt, sugar, or fat…
Ganji Kamala V Rao appointed as CEO, FSSAI
Ganji Kamala V Rao has been named Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family…
FSSAI issues regulation for sale of vegan foods
The regulator has also mandated that no vegan food products should be imported except with a certificate issued by the recognised authorities of the…
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FSSAI orders online delivery platforms to give nutrition values of food
Starting July 1, FSSAI has also asked these aggregators to ensure that their business partners that run over 10 food outlets and have annual revenue…
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FDA in Maharashtra asks vendors not to wrap food items in newspapers
Directing the vendors to stop giving food items like 'vada pav', 'poha', sweets, and others wrapped in newspapers to customers,…
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FSSAI partners with food processing ministry to support micro level food entrepreneurs
Food handlers of micro-level food processing units will be provided training on understanding of good hygiene, food testing process and other…
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FSSAI to get 'front of package label' in packaged food
Front of Package labels seek to provide simple nutrition information in a more accessible location instead on the back or side of packages.
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Zomato delists 5,000 restaurants in Feb for non-compliance with hygiene standards
Gurugram-based food delivery major is conducting audits of all the restaurants listed on its platform with FSSAI across 150 cities in India. 
10,000 restaurants meet the Hygiene mark on Zomato
• Accounts for 80% of the volume for Zomato’s online food delivery
Food Biz to Comply with New Packaging Norms by July1: FSSAI
"The new packaging regulations would raise the bar of food safety in India to the next level," shared Pawan Agarwal, CEO, FSSAI.
FSSAI to focus on Enforcing Food Regulations in 2019
Standards for alcoholic beverages will come into force from April 1, 2019 to coincide with financial year requirements of excise laws.
FSSAI to introduce labelling of artificial sweetener on beverages sold via vending machines
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is looking at making amendments in the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011.
FSSAI initiates 'Eat Right Awards' & Eat Right Creativity Challenge
Eat Right Awards have been instituted to recognize the efforts of the food companies.
FSSAI says Natural food has to be natural
The move is aimed at making companies more accountable for their health and nutritional claims to protect consumer interest.
FSSAI asks fruit and vegetable traders to avoid putting stickers on products
The food regulator stated that the safety of the adhesive used for pasting such stickers was unknown, and therefore, it is advised to avoid use of stickers.
'No cause of alarm' about milk adulteration: FSSAI
The food regulator collected 6,000 samples for testing the quality of milk.
FSSAI constitutes expert panel to look into food labelling standards
In April, FSSAI had come out with the draft of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2018.