Food Safety
If you have a milk allergy, you’ll want to think twice before reaching for a bag of Lay’s. The FDA has just escalated a recall of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips to its most serious classification—Class I—meaning...
In a major step towards bolstering food safety nationwide, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a 50% reduction in testing fees for its Pan-India surveillance programs. This initiative aims to improve...
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FSSAI initiates project to tackle microplastic contamination in food products
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FSSAI ramps up food safety inspections ahead of festive season
In preparation for the festive season, th͏e Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed all s͏tates ͏to ramp up su͏rveil͏lance and...
Telangana Food Safety Department raids Blinkit warehouse, set to issue notice over hygiene and compliance issues
On Wednesday, the Telangana Food Safety Department raided a warehouse of Zomato-owned Blinkit in the Devar Yamjal area of the state’s Medchal Malkajgiri district.In...
Agilent India teams up with ICAR-NRCG to enhance food safety protocols in India
Agilent India has announced a strategic partnership with ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research-NRCG to co-develop advanced analytical workflows for improving food safety protocols....
Centre directs statewide spice quality testing post MDH and Everest controversy
After the recent controversy over food spices exported by India, the central government has directed all state administrations to conduct quality testing on spices.Earlier,...
FSSAI directs food outlets to clearly display nutritional data
Food safety is a paramount concern across India, prompting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to undertake various initiatives aimed at...
FSSAI launches awareness drive in Delhi-NCR markets to combat pesticide residues and ensure food safety
The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) said on Monday that it has initiated an awareness programme in Delhi-NCR's popular markets, including...
WHO forms alliance to combat foodborne illnesses globally
The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to establish a network to assist nations in monitoring foodborne illnesses.The first meeting of the WHO Alliance for...
FSSAI certifies 500 hospitals across the nation as ‘Eat Right Campus’
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has certified over 500 hospitals nationwide as 'Eat Right Campus'. This program, a cornerstone of...
FSSAI greenlights amendments for single food certification authority
In a step aimed at enhancing the business environment under the principle of 'One Nation, One Commodity, One Regulator,' the Food Safety and Standards...
FSSAI issues directives to airlines and flight caterers for strict compliance with food safety standards
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed all airlines and flight caterers to strictly adhere to food safety regulations and...
Safety concerns rise: Mumbai resident discovers medication strip in Swiggy order from Mumbai’s historic Leopold Café
A Mumbai resident claims that a dish he ordered from the city’s iconic Leopold Café via Swiggy came with a small strip of tablets...