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 may issue order to reduce trans-fat in food items by 2022
Currently, bakeries, sweet shops and other food business operators can voluntarily display 'trans-fat-free' logos on food products and in…
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Food Safety officials suspend kitchen licence of Chennai's popular restaurant chain over poor hygiene
The Food Safety Department of Tamil Nadu has temporarily cancelled the kitchen licence of Chennai’s popular restaurant chain Murugan Idli Shop for…
Thermo Fisher Scientific to Open Food Safety Customer Solution Center in India
The collaboration was confirmed during the Association of Analytical Communities (AOAC) - India chapter conference between Thermo Fisher Scientific…
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Food Biz to Comply with New Packaging Norms by July1: FSSAI
"The new packaging regulations would raise the bar of food safety in India to the next level," shared Pawan Agarwal, CEO, FSSAI.
Online Food platforms yet to delist many unlicensed restaurants: FSSAI
As per conditions of license, such e-Commerce platform could only list restaurants that have FSSAI license or registration.
Food regulator seeks minimum use of antibiotics in food items
Antibiotics use in the farm animals like cows, pigs and poultry is for the treatment of infections and prevention of illness in animals or their…
Food regulator asks nutraceuticals to adopt self-regulation
Nuraceuticals are product of food origin with extra health benefits in addition to the basic nutritional value of the food.
FSSAI enlists 15 food safety agencies to audit FBO in India
These food auditing agencies will be used for audit of some food businesses as decided by FSSAI.
FSSAI wants calorie details on restaurant menu to promote healthy habits
The food regulator has also proposed to limit the maximum trans-fat content in vegetable oils, vegetable fat and hydrogenated vegetable oil to 2% by…
FSSAI plans trans fat reduction in vanaspati/margarine to below 2%
Trans fatty acids can be easily eliminated by adopting newer technologies which allow use of healthier oils in place of partially hydrogenated…
FSSAI plans to Cut down trans oil Fats to 2% by 2022
The World Health Organisation has urged governments across the world to eliminate the use of trans fats from global food supplies by 2023.
FSSAI extends Pawan Kumar Agarwal's term as CEO
He was appointed as the CEO of the FSSAI in December 2015.
Government Establishes Self Regulation Platform For Food Companies
The regulator has invited the top 200 companies by sales to join the platform in the first phase of the self-regulation exercise
Government to restrict some terms like fresh, natural, traditional and original
Advertisements for food or beverages shall not be promoted or portrayed as a meal replacement
?Food safety department decides to check licence of restaurants, hotels and shops selling edibles
During the crackdown, which is likely to kick off later this month, officials will inspect all shops and restaurants to check the quality of food or beverages served.
?FSSAI urges corporates to spread the message of food safety and nutrition
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) organised a workshop on social mobilisation for 'Safe and Nutritious Food: A way of life'.
We will remove potassium bromate from food additives list- FSSAI CEO
The food safety body is continuously working with food, restaurants and eCommerce players to fight the ongoing demand of food safety in the country.