FSSAI collects 700 samples from 15 states/UTs to check quality of khoya
FSSAI, in a bid to ascertain the quality of khoya used for manufacturing of sweets in the country, has conducted a nationwide survey from October 12-16 by placing mobile food testing labs at several markets. The decision to conduct a pan-India survey on khoya was taken after a representation was made before CEO, FSSAI, by […]
Check Sweets For Adulteration
The festive season brings its own challenges, and one of them is ensuring the snacks and sweets you buy are not adulterated. “Sweets are one of the most contaminated items and with the pandemic, some may be looking to increase margins by adopting unfair methods,” says Edwina Raj, senior dietitian. The most commonly adulterated item […]
FSSAI mobile van examines sale of adulterated sweets in Jamshedpur
The district health department has roped in a mobile van called ‘Food Safety of Wheels’ to examine food quality and prevent adulteration. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has provided one mobile van to the state to test the food standard.
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 […]
Directions regarding display of “Date of Manufacturing” and “Best Before Date” in case of Sweets -Reg.
1.In suppression of the previous order dated 24.02.2020 issued on the subject cited above, in the public interest and to ensure food safety, it has been decided that in case of non-packaged/loose sweets, the container/ tray holding sweets at the outlet for sale should display the “Best Before Date” of the product mandatorily with effect […]