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…
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Patanjali Ayurved receives notice from FSSAI
\"We have received notice from FSSAI today and we will give reply to it,\" said a company spokesperson.
FSDA keeping an eye on adulterated sweets for Diwali
\"A five-member team of the food department is conducting regular checks by sending suspicious food items to the laboratory for testing. If any sub-standard or unsafe food item is found, the person will be dealt with as per rules,\" said JP Singh, chief f
Worms in KFC burger at Mangalore
Reportedly, after this incident the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, UT Khader said the department will issue a notice to the multinational food joint KFC.
Maggi Noodles to resume sales in November
FSSAI, in June had banned Maggi noodle product says it was \"unsafe and hazardous\" for consumption after finding lead levels beyond permissible limits. The company had withdrawn the instant noodle brand from the market.
FSSAI to come up with new regulations for food security
The Secretary also asked the industry to utilise the Rs 2,000 crore corpus under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for lending to food processing industries in mega food parks and designated food parks.
Lab grown burger may enter market in next five years
The team had a prototype cooked and eaten in London two years ago that cost 215,000 pounds to make.
Consumer court sends 13 Maggi samples to Mysuru lab for testing
The order came soon after Nestle agreed for testing its Maggi noodles samples only in a government-accredited laboratory.
The govt report says 12.5% food items contain unapproved pesticides
On Friday, the government said it has found residues of unapproved pesticides in vegetables, fruits, milk and other food items collected from various retail and wholesale outlets across the country.
After Maggi controversy, Govt intend to change the definition
The draft intends to broaden the definitions of traditional food and proprietary food that \"food with additives added with a view to preserve such food and provide it with a distinct aroma or flavour or taste and a shelf life...,\" according to the propo
Yudhvir Singh Malik eliminated as CEO of FSSAI
He has been appointed in the newly created post by cancelling the appointment of Keshni Anand Arora, his batch mate from the same cadre.