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Food Body Declares Packaged Drinking Water, Mineral Water ‘High-Risk’

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Food Body Declares Packaged Drinking Water, Mineral Water ‘High-Risk’

The reclassification is designed to strengthen consumer protection. (Representative pic) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reclassified packaged drinking water and mineral water as a ‘High-Risk Food Category’. In its order, dated November 29, the officials announced that the reclassification is designed to strengthen consumer protection and maintain rigorous quality control…

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FSSAI directs online platforms to deliver food items with minimum 45-day shelf life

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FSSAI directs online platforms to deliver food items with minimum 45-day shelf life

Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Reuters Amid rising consumer complaints, food regulator FSSAI on Tuesday (November 12, 2024) directed e-commerce players selling food items on their platforms to ensure a minimum shelf life of 30% or 45 days before expiry, at the time of delivery to customers. According to an official statement, Food…

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FSSAI is now more pro-active, industry-centred with fast responses: Nestle

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FSSAI is now more pro-active, industry-centred with fast responses: Nestle

There has been a dramatic change in the tone and tenor of FSSAI, and the Indian food regulator has now become more pro-active and industry-centred with fast responses in the last decade, said Nestle India Chairman and Managing Director Suresh Narayanan. Moreover, with the setting of more NABL-accredited laboratories by different leaders of FSSAI, the…

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Health Minister Asks Food Regulator To Sensitise Consumers On Safety Issues

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Health Minister Asks Food Regulator To Sensitise Consumers On Safety Issues

The Union Health Minister was briefed on various initiatives taken up by FSSAI (File) New Delhi: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday asked food regulator FSSAI to sensitise consumers on different aspects of food safety issues and also promote healthy eating habits. Mr Nadda stated this during his review meeting at Food Safety…

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Soon, Food Packets Will Have Bigger, Bolder Info On Sugar, Salt, Fat

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Soon, Food Packets Will Have Bigger, Bolder Info On Sugar, Salt, Fat

Representational Image New Delhi: In a historic move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal to make a bolder and bigger display of nutritional information regarding total sugar, salt and saturated fat on packaged food items, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Saturday. The proposal…

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Human Finger Found In Ice Cream, Food Authority Suspends Makers License In Pune

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Human Finger Found In Ice Cream, Food Authority Suspends Makers License In Pune

The report of the forensic lab is still pending. (Representational) Mumbai: The FSSAI Western Region office has suspended the license of an ice cream manufacturer in Pune after a 26-year-old doctor from Malad West alleged that he found a human finger in an ice cream cone on Wednesday. “The premises of the ice cream manufacturer…

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Remove claim of ‘100% fruit juice’ from label and ads, FSSAI directs food businesses

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Remove claim of ‘100% fruit juice’ from label and ads, FSSAI directs food businesses

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: G.R.N. Somashekar The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive mandating all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove any claim of ‘100% fruit juice’ from the labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices with immediate effect. All the FBOs have also…

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MDH, Everest masala row: FSSAI finds no traces of ethylene oxide

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MDH, Everest masala row: FSSAI finds no traces of ethylene oxide

As many as 25 samples from MDH have been lifted by FSSAI from their 11 manufacturing facilities. Image for representation purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Food regulator FSSAI has not found any trace of ethylene oxide in samples of spices of two major brands MDH and Everest that were tested in 28 accredited…

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Food Authority Asks Traders Not To Use Banned Calcium Carbide For Fruit Ripening

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Food Authority Asks Traders Not To Use Banned Calcium Carbide For Fruit Ripening

Representational Image New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has asked traders and food business operators not to use the banned product ‘calcium carbide’ for ripening of fruits. In an official statement, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it has “alerted traders’/fruits handlers/Food Business Operators (FBOs) operating ripening chambers to strictly ensure compliance…

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Why MDH, Everest spices are under international scrutiny | Explained 

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Why MDH, Everest spices are under international scrutiny | Explained 

The story so far: A crisis of confidence assails the Indian spice export industry. At least five countries — including Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S. — have announced an investigation into possible contamination of spice mixes sold by top Indian brands, MDH and Everest. The complaints cite the presence of ethylene oxide, a toxic…

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