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…
FSSAI extended the deadline to 4th August 2014.
Those operating their business without a license will be penalised up to Rs 5 lakh and jailed up to six months.
The Food and Beverage Alliance of India has already decided to voluntarily restrict food and beverage advertisements aimed at children.
The Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations was issued last December.
The regulator will also define 'junk food' before imposing further taxes on packaged food products with high fat, salt and sugar content, the executive said.
The court asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) whether such a step has been taken by the Centre or any of the state governments.
A survey with a sample size of about 2,500 had "some surprising" results as some states reported no adulteration at all, which "I personally cannot believe", he said.
Food regulator FSSAI recently tied up with Coca-Cola India to train 50,000 street food vendors over the next three years and plans to rope in other players like ITC and Mondelez under its 'Clean Street Food' campaign.
The training module under the project will focus on the owners and employers at small food service outlets and street food vendors, mostly in the unorganised sector, to understand the basic tenets of food safety and hygiene.
FSSAI announced imported food items with less than 60% of shelf life will not be allowed to enter Indian market.
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