Restaurant India News: Rajit Punhani Appointed as CEO at FSSAI
He previously served as Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, where he spearheaded efforts to align the skilling ecosystem…
FSSAI Issues Advisory Against Unverified '100 Pc' Claims on Food Labels
The regulator has previously raised concerns over the labeling of reconstituted juices as “100% fruit juice,” noting that such representations are…
FSSAI Makes Closure Report of Food Safety Licences Mandatory for FBOs
FSSAI has mandated food business operators (FBO) to submit closure reports upon expiry of their license
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…


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FSSAI Directs E-commerce: Cease Use of 'Health Drink' Label for Malt-Based Beverages
FSSAI has cautioned all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) that the incorrect labeling could potentially mislead consumers.
Govt Asks Google, Facebook to Remove 'Fake Content'
The IT Ministry said that the FSSAI has pointed out instances where the internet platforms had been used to spread misinformation about food quality.
FSSAI to come up with new regulation on food packaging
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India will soon come up with new regulation on food packaging.


FSSAI will review in October the progress on delisting of non-licensed restaurants
FSSAI will begin reviewing in October the progress made by online food delivery platforms in delisting non-licensed restaurants and catering…
FSSAI envisages food businesses audit through third-party private agencies
The move is taken in order to strengthen the food safety surveillance system in India.
Official says 68% Of Milk, Dairy Products in India not as per FSSAI standard
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…
HRAWI Hosts FSSAI's FOSTAC Programs in Mumbai & Matheran
The FoSTaC training program underscores the industry's dedication to catering to the needs of health-conscious consumers who prioritize food…
Front Pack Labelling Proposal Sparks Debate among Food Industry and Health Institutions
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 appointed as CEO, FSSAI
Ganji Kamala V Rao has been named Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family…
FSSAI issues regulation for sale of vegan foods
The regulator has also mandated that no vegan food products should be imported except with a certificate issued by the recognised authorities of the…
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  • Jun 28, 2022 / 3 MIN READ
Food regulators collects samples from McDonald's, Pizza Hut
The officials has also collected two samples of eatables from both QSR chains and had sent them to the food-testing laboratory in Lucknow.
Nestle pays Rs 20 cr to Ambuja Cements to crash Maggi
According to a Nestle Spokesperson, \"Gujarat Ambuja Cements is helping us to destroy the Maggi noodles being withdrawn by us from the market.\…
FSSAI to review caffeine standards in beverages
The food safety watchdog will review the intake of caffeine and other ingredients in these drinks after conducting a detailed study, the official…
KFC challenges pathogens contamination in food samples
Lab tests conducted by Bala Hakkula Sangham said that KFC products are harmful with presence of E Coli and Salmonella in it.
FSSAI drafts limit of metals in food products including poultry and canned food
The draft specifies permissible levels of metal contaminants such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, tin, mercury and chromium in food products. Some of the…
FSSAI to check salt, fat and sugar content in food products
The panel would also advise the FSSAI on prescriptions of regulations for display of fat, sugar and salt on food products sold and served in eating…
Mizoram Govt sends Maggi noodles to Assam for testing
Though the state government did not ban the Nestle product, the company continued recalling its product from the state.
Nestle chief wants Maggi noodles back in India
The safety scare is a huge blow to the company, which has been selling its Maggi products for more than three decades in India, and has 80 percent of…
Mother Dairy oppose allegation of detergent in milk, sends sample for retest
A day after the UP FDA claimed that it has found detergent in one of the milk samples, the co-operative said the tested was done on loose milk…
UP FDA finds detergent in Mother Dairy milk sample
Every tanker of milk reaching at plants passes a series of 23 stringent quality tests to check any deviation from defined parameters. These tests…