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…
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…
Trans fatty acids can be easily eliminated by adopting newer technologies which allow use of healthier oils in place of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils at negligible costs.
The World Health Organisation has urged governments across the world to eliminate the use of trans fats from global food supplies by 2023.
He was appointed as the CEO of the FSSAI in December 2015.
The country’s food regulator also suggests mandatory declaration by packaged food manufacturers about nutritional information such as calories, total fat, trans fat, sugar and salt per serve on the front of the pack.
The Food and Beverage Alliance of India has already decided to voluntarily restrict food and beverage advertisements aimed at children.
The regulator has invited the top 200 companies by sales to join the platform in the first phase of the self-regulation exercise
FSSAI License is mandatory for the sales of food product to ensure the health and safety of the consumers
The states have been told to appoint a nodal officer for this purpose and send the details of the officers of the state food authority.
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.
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