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Jammu and Kashmir secures first rank in Food Safety Index for third year in a row
In a remarkable feat, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has once again secured the first rank in the Food Safety Index 2022-23 among all union...
Kerala bakers in a tight spot as FSSAI implements testing mandate
The Bakers Association Kerala (BAKE) has initiated a campaign, aiming to rally support from MLAs and MPs in order to exert pressure on the...
Lobby group challenges WHO’s non-sugar sweetener guidelines, claiming lack of scientific rigor
A lobby group comprising well-known brands such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Red Bull, Dabur, Tetra Pak, and others, has expressed its belief that the recent...
India and Canada explore mutual recognition system for food certification to boost export opportunities
India is actively exploring the option of establishing a mutual recognition system for food certification in collaboration with Canada, as per sources familiar with...
FSSAI to introduce stringent norms for ready-to-eat food sold in plastic wrap, prioritizing consumer safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which functions as India's food regulator under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, is...
FSSAI implements nationwide milk surveillance amidst rising summer temperatures in India
As summer temperatures rise, India's food safety regulator plans to carry out a comprehensive nationwide surveillance on milk and milk products, which are among...
FSSAI assessing WHO’s red flag on sugar substitutes, potential impact on sales of diet and no-sugar products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is evaluating the recent guideline issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). The guideline highlights...
FSSAI detects 32 new instances of misleading ads and claims by food business operators
On Friday, the FSSAI, the food regulator, revealed that it has detected 32 fresh cases of food business operators (FBOs) who have allegedly made...
FSSAI to clamp down on food companies for ads that violate norms
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is preparing to issue notices to food businesses for making "misleading" health claims, prompted by...
FSSAI instructs states to take action against food business operators using artificial fruit ripening agents
The Food Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued directives to state/UT food commissioners to take action against food business operators who are...
FSSAI tightening its grip over proposed Front-of-Packing-Labelling rules
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is pushing its FOPL rules and is currently in discussions with various companies to include...
FSSAI reacts in compliance to RS Sodhi’s remarks on ‘Vegan Ghee and Butter’
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently taken action against food business operators (FBOs) who are selling misleading products in...