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…
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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…
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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…
Directing the vendors to stop giving food items like 'vada pav', 'poha', sweets, and others wrapped in newspapers to customers,…
Food handlers of micro-level food processing units will be provided training on understanding of good hygiene, food testing process and other…
Front of Package labels seek to provide simple nutrition information in a more accessible location instead on the back or side of packages.
The approval for the pilot launch has been given amid concerns over growing adulteration of edible oils sold in loose, especially in rural areas.
Under this agreement, Decernis will integrate Indian draft and final standards into its systems to improve the understanding and compliance of users.
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.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulation 2017, making it mandatory for importers to obtain its license.
"FSSAI has set up a new Scientific Panel on 'Food Fortification and Nutrition' to address issues related to fortification of food," the regulator said in a statement.
The FSSAI's guidelines come in the wake of series of consumer complaints against e-commerce companies offering poor quality products and services.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) organised a workshop on social mobilisation for 'Safe and Nutritious Food: A way of life'.
Highlighting the steps taken to tackle malnutrition in India, Agarwal said the regulator has come out with fortification standards and many firms have shown interest.
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