Characteristics of cell-based meat matter for labeling, meat lobby says
When it decides how to label cell-based meats, the government should base its decision on their characteristics – their meatiness – rather than their production method, suggested trade groups representing meatpackers and the start-ups growing meat in the laboratory. The groups raised the issue in a letter to FDA and USDA on Monday that advocated […]
Food service cos with 10 or more outlets must mention calories against items
Food service establishments having Central licence or outlets at 10 or more locations now have to mention the calorific value against the food items displayed on the menu cards or boards or booklets and the reference information on calorie requirements shall also be displayed clearly and prominently as “An average active adult requires 2,000 kcal […]
FSSAI issues notifications relating to Display of Information in Restaurants
Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) first amendment Regulations, 2020 Display of information in food service establishments.- (1) Food Service Establishments having central license or outlets at ten or more locations shall mention the calorific value (in kcal per serving and serving size) against the food items displayed on the menu cards or boards […]
Non-dairy product may not be allowed ‘milk’ tag, Maneka and animal rights groups oppose move
NEW DELHI: Plant-based milk such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk and others may be favourite alternatives for those who are lactose intolerant or for those who don’t prefer dairy products for varied reasons, but such products may no longer be available to users with the generic term ‘milk’. India’s food safety regulator has […]