COVID-19 likely spread by cold-chain products
Chinese scientists have discovered that the COVID-19 outbreak in Beijing in June was likely to have been triggered by cold-chain imports from overseas, adding to mounting evidence that the virus can be transmitted from contaminated cold-chain products to humans. Based on the findings, the study underscores the significance of intensifying supervision of cold-chain imports, especially […]
Recall of Several Frozen Bakery Products due to the Presence Of The Unauthorised Pesticide Ethylene Oxide
Several batches of frozen bakery products are being recalled due to the presence of the pesticide ethylene oxide in sesame seeds used in the product. This pesticide is not authorised for use in foods sold in the EU. The implicated batches were not sold directly to consumers; they have been supplied to food services such […]
Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and others have urgently recalled products
Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and others are all urgently recalling a number of products from their stores. There are a number of reasons why brands recall products and the reasons listed below include food possibly containing mould, salmonella and undeclared ingredients. All of the companies have asked customers not to consume the products and instead to […]
Rule for sale of home-cooked food: Hoteliers, restaurant owners welcome FSSAI decision
The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India on Saturday welcomed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s move of mandatory registration for home-cooked food sellers which will help reduce health risk of consumers. The apex hospitality association has stated that food operators, whether operating from home or from dark kitchens, should be regulated […]
FSSAI clarifies on Food for Special Medical Purpose in foods akin to drugs
FSSAI has issued a guidance note ‘specifically’ on food for special medical purpose , as it was in receipt of large number of applications for approval under the FSS Non-specified Food and Food Ingredients Regulations, while the product actually falls under the FSS Regulations. FSSAI clarified that FSMP is a special dietary formulation intended for […]