FSSAI intensifies crackdown against adulterated edible oil with survey
Food safety regulator, FSSAI, has decided to intensify crackdown against the sale of adulterated edible oil with a pan-India surveillance of edible oil. A quality survey has been conducted across the country between August 25 and 27, 2020, across all the states/ UTs. This nationwide survey, carried out for the first time with over 4,500 […]
Indians consume less protein, prone to diseases: Report
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition in its report ‘What India Eats’ has brought out some stark findings on food consumption pattern of Indians, giving an idea as to why the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes is high in the country. The report highlights that while Indians consume carbohydrate-rich cereals in large quantities, the consumption […]
FSSAI issues final gazette notification on healthy diets for school kids
These regulations were result of the direction of the Delhi High Court wherein it has asked the apex food regulator to review the subject and an Expert Group and later on a HFSS Expert Committee was constituted to give recommendations regarding the food products which are high in saturated fat or trans fats or added […]
India Protein Score – New Report Identifies India’s Top Protein Rich Prepackaged Foods
Mumbai [India], September 22: LabelBlind®, India’s first food rating system today announced the launch of the India Protein Score, a report that highlights protein content in prepackaged foods and recognizes them as top protein rich prepackaged foods available in the country, to help citizens exercise their Right To Protein this Nutrition Month. The India Protein […]
FSSAI recommends these four simple tips to avoid iron deficiency
Iron deficiency in the body can lead to abnormally low levels of red blood cells as iron is needed to make haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells. Without enough haemoglobin, the tissues and muscles are unable to get the required amount of oxygen and work effectively, leading to anaemia. Food Safety and Standards Authority […]
No conclusive evidence of foodborne transmission of Covid-19: Lok Sabha informed
A committee constituted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has opined that as of now, there is no conclusive evidence for foodborne transmission of Covid-19, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. Consequent upon the Covid-19 outbreak in China and other countries and concerns raised regarding safety of food items imported from these […]