China Revamps Food Nutrition Labeling Regulations
On August 31, 2020, the Chinese National Health Commission, published the amendments of the mandatory food nutrition labeling standard – GB28050-xxxx for public comments, due by October 20, 2020.[i] These amendments not only address various issues that arose from the implementation of the current GB28050[ii] adopted in 2011, but also help promote Beijing’s long-term Healthy […]
Beware! Rs 5 Lakh Fine, 6 Months Jail For Selling Home Made Food Without License In India
Many people are selling home-made food items to earn a living in these uncertain times. Since March as the nation went into a lockdown, there have been 2,300 registrations of such home-based businesses. However, selling home-made food items like cakes without a license or registration will incur a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh […]
Higher Inflammatory Food ‘Index’ Linked to CVD Risk
People who eat foods known to increase inflammation are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study that used a food-based “Inflammatory index” derived from circulating concentrations of inflammatory biomarkers. The study, say authors, is the first to use this kind of index, rather than specific diets or dietary patterns, to show […]
FDA launches drive against sale of synthetic khoya
Dehradun: In the run-up to Diwali, the Food and Drug Administration teams on Tuesday launched a campaign against the sale of synthetic and adulterated khoya/mawa (reduced dry milk used in sweets) in the state. The teams held random inspections at some of the most prominent khoya supply centres of Dehradun, including those at Hanuman Chowk […]
Natural Grocers Organic Elderberries Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Organic Elderberries from Natural Grocers have been recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The specific product being recalled is Organic Whole Elderberries sold in 4 oz quantities with UPC code 000082003043 and “Packed on Dates” 20-216, 20-225, 20-246, 20-265, and 20-281. The recall was issued after the supplier notified the company that the organic elderberries […]
Direction under Section 16(5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding import of specialty foods for IEM and hypoallergenic conditions- reg.
In continuation to the earlier direction dated 20.04.2020. (copy enclosed), it has been further decided to allow the import of Food for Special Medical Purposes.(i.e. Food for Inborn errors of metabolism and hypoallergenic conditions) as listed in the Annexure-A for a further period of six months from 02.11.2020 i.e. till 01.05.2021 or till their standards […]
Food Recall Warning – Certain Isagenix brand Isalean Bars may be unsafe due to over fortification of vitamins
Isagenix International LLC is recalling certain Isagenix brand Isalean Bars from the marketplace due to over fortification of vitamins.
FDA posts alerts against imports of cheese, seafood, juice, etc.
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Use the links to view the full alert modifications. Import Alert Description URL […]
Modi govt to roll out regulations for limiting trans fats in food items by this month
New Delhi: To reduce incidence of heart ailments, the Narendra Modi government is likely to roll out regulations for limiting trans fatty acids or trans fats in food items by this month, ThePrint has learnt. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, the country’s apex food regulator, will mandatorily limit trans fats content in […]
Extension of period for Modification of License by Existing FSSAI Licensed Manufacturers without modificaction fee – reg.
Reference FSSAI order of even number dated 28th May 2020 regarding modification of license by existing FSSAI Licensed Manufacturers without modification fee till 31st December 2020 (copy enclosed). Consequent to the approval of Food Authority in its 31st meeting held on 20th October, 2020, it is informed that the period for modification of license by […]