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Packaged food label claims could be misleading and incomplete: ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has highlighted that food labels on packaged items can be misleading, emphasizing the importance for consumers to...
EU flags over 400 Indian products in 5 years for contaminants: Report reveals lead, cadmium, and pesticide presence
Between 2019 and 2024, over 400 export-quality products from India were flagged by the European Union (EU) for containing contaminants, as reported by Deccan...
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....
FSSAI to initiate quality checks on domestic food items including spices and dairy products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently launched an investigation into alleged norm violations within branded spice products. Now, FSSAI plans...
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,...
Nestle India MD Suresh Narayanan addresses sugar controversy: ‘No harm to children’
On Monday, Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & Managing Director of Nestle India, emphasized that the formulation of the company's infant food for children under 18...
India’s QSR sector set to soar to USD 38.71 Billion by 2029, but non-compliance threatens growth trajectory
With India's food industry experiencing remarkable growth, the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector is expected to achieve a significant milestone, reaching USD 38.71 billion...
MDH Group says its spice products safe for consumption, no communication received from Hong Kong or Singapore authorities
Spices company MDH Group affirmed the safety of its products, stating that it abstains from using ethylene oxide (ETO) in any stage of spice...
FSSAI collecting pan-India samples of Nestle’s Cerelac baby cereals: CEO
On Thursday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) stated that it is currently collecting samples of Nestle’s Cerelac baby cereals from...
Hindustan Unilever rebrands Horlicks as ‘functional nutritional drink,’ drops ‘health’ label amid regulatory changes
In response to recent regulatory shifts in the health drinks sector, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) executed a notable rebranding strategy. The company has opted to...
Magicpin to expand workforce with 250 new hires over next 6 months
Magicpin, a hyper-local e-commerce company, plans to hire over 150 professionals for its sales and acquisition team, as well as 100 people for the...
India seeks details from Singapore, Hong Kong food regulators following MDH and Everest spice bans
India, widely acknowledged as the world's leading producer, consumer, and exporter of spices, is actively seeking information from food safety authorities in Singapore and...