FSSAI collects 700 samples from 15 states/UTs to check quality of khoya
FSSAI, in a bid to ascertain the quality of khoya used for manufacturing of sweets in the country, has conducted a nationwide survey from October 12-16 by placing mobile food testing labs at several markets. The decision to conduct a pan-India survey on khoya was taken after a representation was made before CEO, FSSAI, by […]
FSSAI extends upgraded Food Safety Compliance platform for food businesses to entire country
FSSAI is now ready to extend FoSCoS to entire country wef 1st November 2020. FSSAI is launching its cloud based, upgraded new food safety compliance online platform called Food Safety Compliance System. FoSCoS has been integrated with FoSCoRIS mobile app and will soon integrate with present IT platforms of FSSAI such as INFOLNet, FoSTaC, FICS […]
Seven zinc-rich foods to boost immunity during winters
The health experts suggest that a regular adult body needs a daily dose of 8 milligrams to 13 milligrams of zinc, check out these zinc-rich foods. According to health experts, Zinc also plays an important role in the functioning of the immune system. Eating foods rich in Zinc supports the immune system and strengthen it. […]
There’s a problem with some of Trader Joe’s fish. Over 4,400 pounds have been recalled
About 7,120 boxes of Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Battered Halibut got recalled Friday after a packaging error that could have serious consequences for those with a food allergy or those who feed someone with a food allergy. Orca Bay Foods, which made the fish product for Trader Joe’s, put the halibut in boxes that didn’t […]
FDA pilot program tests third-party audit alignment with FSMA
The Food and Drug Administration is launching a voluntary pilot program to evaluate whether services by third-party food safety auditors align with Food Safety Modernization Act requirements. The program focuses on the Preventive Controls and Produce Safety rules, and is designed to help the industry and FDA determine whether the third-party services follow the FSMA […]
High pesticide content found in curry leaves brought from other states
Kannur: Contaminated curry leaves are widely brought to the state, it has been found. Huge amount of pesticide was detected on curry leaves purchased from a shop in Thalassery the other day. The curry leaves brought from Tamil Nadu are widely sold in the state. A family in Thalassery found the curry leaves, which they […]
Check Sweets For Adulteration
The festive season brings its own challenges, and one of them is ensuring the snacks and sweets you buy are not adulterated. “Sweets are one of the most contaminated items and with the pandemic, some may be looking to increase margins by adopting unfair methods,” says Edwina Raj, senior dietitian. The most commonly adulterated item […]
Extension of date of mandatory Food Safety Audit of Food Business under FSS (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018 – req
Reference FSSAI’s communications of even number dated 13.08.2019, 24.09.2019, 29.11.2019 and 12.06.2020 regarding mandatory audit of food businesses holding Central Licenses and falling under high risk categories. It is informed that keeping in view the current situation due to COVID-19 pandemic, the last date for mandatory audit has been extended upto 31st December, 2020. Read […]
Technology can track crop diseases impacting food security in Africa
New research shows how food security in Africa could be protected by an algorithm that can track diseases in banana crops. The research case studies, conducted in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Benin, have important implications for the 90 million people in East, West and Central Africa who rely on bananas and […]
Dozens Of Spices From 2 Companies Are Being Recalled Over Salmonella Fears
Two companies have issued recalls on their dried spices over fears that the products could contain salmonella, the FDA posted this month. The first is Sauer Brands, Inc. which voluntarily recalled specific lot codes of more than two dozen spices by The Spice Hunter, including organic parsley, organic cinnamon, Madagascar cloves, gourmet sesame seeds, and […]