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.
  • By - Nusra
  • 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.
  • By - Nusra
  • 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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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…
  • By - Nusra
  • 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.
Amitabh Bachchan seeks dismissal of complaint filed for Maggi Ad
The bench had directed the officer to file a test report along with opposite parties\' opinion on safety of consuming Maggi noodles.
ITC's Yippee advertising campaign focuses on safety and quality
\"To this end, we have embarked on communicating to the consumer in an open and transparent manner with a reassurance campaign which is rooted…
Yipee noodles safe to eat: Y C Deveshwar, Chairman
ITC\\\'s brand, before the controversy was authoritative 18 to 20 per cent of the whole market share. But after the storm on Maggi, the market…
FSSAI first approved packaging then accused Nestle of mislabelling
Nestle lawyer Iqbal Chagla also said FSSAI had previously approved the product packaging, then accused Nestle of mislabeling with regard to…
Yippee noodles and Bambino Macaroni banned in Gujarat
According to Koshia, of the 23 samples of Sunfeast Yippee, one sample failed the safety test as it showed higher lead content while some samples…
Nestle India to resume export of Maggi noodles
Earlier this week, food safety regulators in countries including the UK, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand which have also gave a clean chit to…
Bombay HC allows Nestle to export Maggi, ban continues in India
The court was hearing a petition filed by Nestle India challenging the impugned order of June 5 passed by FSSAI banning nine variants of the popular…
ITC to remove no-added MSG labels from Yippee noodles
ITC has taken the decision to remove the same following the Maggi noodles controversy wherein FSSAI has pointed that if a product does not contain…
Starbucks working with FSSAI on its pending applications
According to reports, Starbucks coffee which entered India partnership with Tata Group continues to sell products rejected by central food safety…
FSSAI orders testing of other food brands, ITC, GSK under scanner
As per FSSAI order, the companies whose products have been listed for testing are Nestle India, ITC, Indo Nissin Food Ltd, GSK Consumer Helathcare,…