FDA cracks whip on mobile kiosks, home-based food biz
Panaji: Following news reports on the issue of food items being sold from private cars operating as mobile kiosks and several complaints, the food and drugs administration has directed operators of such kiosks to apply to the department for a licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, “To avoid punitive action”. In directions […]
FSSAI makes masking FBOs’ info on food samples with stickers compulsory
The apex food regulator, FSSAI, has issued a draft of regulations prescribing the set of rules for sampling and analysis of food products wherein additional conditions are included in the rules related to procedure for taking samples and manner of sending them for analysis. Called the Food Safety and Standards (Amendment) Rules, 2020, the draft […]
DNA Exclusive: You might be consuming ‘poisonous’ food? Here’s why
New Delhi: A recent report of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has revealed that vegetables sold in major states of the country are poisonous. The worst situation was noticed in Madhya Pradesh, where 25 percent of vegetables grown and sold in markets failed to meet requisite standards, followed by Chhattisgarh, where harmful […]
Delhi HC stays implementation of FSSAI order on blending of mustard oil
The Delhi High Court has stayed the implementation of the order by FSSAI prohibiting blending of mustard oil. In response to a petition filed by Delhi-based BR Oil Industries Pvt. Ltd, a single bench of Justice Navin Chawla has stayed the order by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India), which was to come […]
Vadodara sweet shops inspected to ensure implementation of FSSAI rule
Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) conducted a drive on October 05 to oversee the implementation of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) rule to mandatorily mention ‘best before’ date of sweets. Speaking to ANI, Food Safety Officer, VH Nisarta said, “If the rule is not followed, we will get the product destroyed.” View Full […]
Healthy living: This is why FSSAI recommends a plant-based diet
People have started recognising the importance of eating healthy to stay hale and hearty. Experts too are of the view that regular consumption of a balanced diet comprising of all the essential vitamins, carbohydrates, fat and protein can benefit one’s health in the long term. Studies also recommend the consumption of a plant-based diet which […]
FSSAI issues draft quality norms for flavored milk, ice-cream
NEW DELHI: Food safety regulator FSSAI today came up with draft quality standard norms for various dairy products, including flavored milk, ice-cream, yoghurt, among others. At present, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has norms for milk, paneer, ghee, butter etc. The latest draft norms will further amend the existing quality standards prescribed […]
INFOSAN Alert on contamination of Brazil nuts by-product with Salmonella Sp.-reg.
An alert has been received from International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) with regard to the contamination of Brazil nuts by-products, as detailed below, with Salmonella Anatum and Salmonella Typhhimurium. i. Product: Brazil & sultana with peanuts and almonds Brand: Eat Natural Size: 35g bar, 4 x35g Multi pack, 50g Bar, 3x 50g Multi-pack, 12x […]
FICCI & FSSAI webinar on Scaling up Wheat Flour Fortification on Oct 8
FICCI, in collaboration with FSSAI, is organising a National Webinar on Scaling up Wheat Flour/Maida Fortification in Food Processing Industry on October 8, 2020, from 3-4.15 pm. Arun Singhal, CEO, FSSAI, will deliver the keynote address during the session. The objective of the event is to explore the challenges as well as opportunities associated with […]
Directions regarding display of “Date of Manufacturing” and “Best Before Date” in case of Sweets -Reg.
With reference to Order of even No. dated 25.09.2020 on the above subject, it is clarified that the said Order is applicable for Indian Sweets only and the FBOs are permitted to display the mandatory “Best Before Date” and “Date of Manufacturing” (voluntary and non- binding) on the container/ tray holding sweets at the outlet […]