He previously served as Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, where he spearheaded efforts to align the skilling ecosystem…
The regulator has previously raised concerns over the labeling of reconstituted juices as “100% fruit juice,” noting that such representations are…
FSSAI has mandated food business operators (FBO) to submit closure reports upon expiry of their license
FSSAI also advocated for a more integrated approach to food safety, urging collaboration among different ministries and stakeholders to build a…
FSSAI has cautioned all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) that the incorrect labeling could potentially mislead consumers.
The IT Ministry said that the FSSAI has pointed out instances where the internet platforms had been used to spread misinformation about food quality.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India will soon come up with new regulation on food packaging.
FSSAI will begin reviewing in October the progress made by online food delivery platforms in delisting non-licensed restaurants and catering…
The move is taken in order to strengthen the food safety surveillance system in India.
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…
The FoSTaC training program underscores the industry's dedication to catering to the needs of health-conscious consumers who prioritize food…
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 has been named Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family…
The regulator has also mandated that no vegan food products should be imported except with a certificate issued by the recognised authorities of the…
The food safety body has also asked state food commissioners to conduct an effective enforcement drive to check the adulteration of commonly used spices.
The FHRAI has also emphasized on the need for creating a level playing field for all players in the hospitality enterprise.
The FSSAI has stated in the order that it would be optional to write the date of making.
Currently, bakeries, sweet shops and other food business operators can voluntarily display 'trans-fat-free' logos on food products and in their outlets.
Pawan Agarwal, who was recently appointed as special secretary logistics, after a brief stint as consumers affairs secretary, moved out of the role earlier this year.
FSSAI has issued a direction in this regard after reports of instances of sale of stale/expired sweets to consumers posing potential health hazards.
FSSAI is also in the process of forming guidelines to implement the rating system.
Under the new standards, sharbat shall contain a minimum of 25% of juice or an extract of fruit, vegetable, nut, herb, flower, spice, alone or in combination.
The new set of labelling norms will be fully in place in six months.
FSSAI shared that regular beer or lager should be free of yeast while draught beer should have yeast content of at most 40 CFU (colony-forming units).
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