FSSAI Focuses on Strengthening Food Safety Protocols at Tourist Destinations
FSSAI also advocated for a more integrated approach to food safety, urging collaboration among different ministries and stakeholders to build a…
Bengaluru Restaurants in Turmoil over Food Color Ban
According to the statement, food additives adhering to FSSAI Regulations/ISI Standards can incorporate red, blue, green, and yellow colors within…
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…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jun 17, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
ASHA asks FSSAI to abort mandatory fortification of foods in India
Responding to a letter from civil society groups earlier, the FSSAI held food fortification just as complementary strategy to diverse diets.
  • By - Nusra
  • Aug 03, 2021 / 3 MIN READ


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FHRAI urges Food safety body to extend deadline for mentioning FSSAI license on bills, receipts
The hospitality body has requested the regulator to take into consideration the COVID-hit industry's on-going crisis and the additional expense…
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  • Jun 29, 2021 / 3 MIN READ
FSSAI extends deadline for calcium, magnesium limits in packaged drinking water
FSSAI had earlier extended the deadline to July 1, 2020 and subsequently till January 1, 2021.
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  • Jan 02, 2021 / 2 MIN READ
Restaurant Owners welcome FSSAI move on registration for home-cooked meals
The FHRAI has also emphasized on the need for creating a level playing field for all players in the hospitality enterprise.
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  • Nov 02, 2020 / 3 MIN READ


FSSAI may issue order to reduce trans-fat in food items by 2022
Currently, bakeries, sweet shops and other food business operators can voluntarily display 'trans-fat-free' logos on food products and in…
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  • Aug 28, 2020 / 3 MIN READ
Arun Singhal appointed as CEO FSSAI
Pawan Agarwal, who was recently appointed as special secretary logistics, after a brief stint as consumers affairs secretary, moved out of the role…
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  • May 30, 2020 / 3 MIN READ
The hiring announcement of Pizza chains causes concern among the workers regarding Safety
While restaurant traffic goes down due to self isolation, ironically pizza chains - especially those with an emphasis on delivery could be a rare…
Here is why F&B companies want to be termed as 'essential service'
This is aimed at avoiding any kind of food shortage that would lead to panic.
Travel Food Services takes extra precautions at airport outlets
F&B outlets at Indian airports including Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa and Nagpur are self-contained and sanitized.
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  • Mar 23, 2020 / 3 MIN READ
Domino's Pizza joins hands in combating Coronavirus with 'Zero Contact Delivery'
The aim of this new delivery model is to ensure safety of both customers and the delivery staff.
After Starbucks, McDonald's India takes airtight methods to ensure a hygienic customer experience
The restaurant chain that has always ensured world-class health and hygiene practices is doubling down on its safety processes.
Reliance Retail removes 11 instant noodles from stores
According to the sources the unprecedented step of removing all 11 instant noodle brands from its 2,621 stores in over 200 cities.
Maggi goes off shelves in India after food scare
Unfortunately, recent developments and unfounded concerns about the product have led to an environment of confusion for the consumer, to such an…
Nestle denies receiving recall order of Maggi noodles from central, state FDAs
Also, Future Retail, owned by Kishori Biyani led Future Group has stopped selling Maggi in its retail outlets.
Uttrakhand collects Maggi samples, trouble continues for Nestle
Meanwhile, the Union Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry has also asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to look into the…
Food brands faces pressure after McDonald's says no antibiotics in chicken
Within days, retailer Costco Wholesale Corp told Reuters it aims to eliminate the sale of chicken and meat raised with human antibiotics.
FoodSafetyHelpline.com introduces mobile application
Food Safety mobile application will be used to create information, learning and food inspection featuring Blogs, webinars to identify the gaps in the…