EU may ban import of betel leaves, lady's finger, chilli peppers

European Union’s food safety regulatory body issued 111 notifications related to pesticide residue on produce from India

Scientifically invalid

Inter-Academy update on GM crops does little to redeem Indian science

Chicken comes home to roost

Heavy metals in cosmetics: government silent on tightening rules

After Rajya Sabha MP raises concerns, health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad cites rules but says little about protecting consumers

Don’t make a mash of it

Test tube brinjal

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France extends GM corn ban

Hidden hunger?

There is a rush to cash in on micronutrient deficiency in India through fortification of food

Test tube brinjal

Indian regulators are keen to clear Bt brinjal for commercial cultivation. This would be India’s first genetically modified food crop. If …

Most cancer patients in India die without medical attention: study

'It is a myth that cancer is prevalent only in urban areas'

US food authorities pander to drug companies

Chayawanprash, an ayurvedic tonic has artificial sweetner

Is that milk safe? CSE’s assessment of antibiotic misuse in dairy sector says it’s not

A recent assessment found that dairy farmers indiscriminately use antibiotics for diseases common in animals, and is likely to aggravate the …

Moily bats for GM trials

After he revives regulatory body for GM crops, industry demands removal of state clearances

Bayer to phase out toxic pesticides

Environmentalists say withdrawal because of economic viability

Billed to confuse

A new bill leaves little scope for dissent on GMOs

COVID-19 labour laws dilution: ‘Neo-liberal character has eroded welfare state’

We have moved back to the 19th century in regard to labour laws, says labour economist KR Shyam Sundar

Probiotics market thrives sans regulations

Indian food safety authority yet to specify deadline for notifying regulations for food products containing 'friendly' microorganisms

In short

Control your food. It is your business

Our daily dose of antibiotics

As dairy farmers inject antibiotics in their livestock, chances are high that these are passed on to humans through milk, finds Delhi-based non-…

Boost indigenous millet recipes over packaged products

Preparing millets fresh should be made easy instead of promoting ultra-processed packaged foods; this may be the way to bring it into …

Content labelling norms flouted in 48 per cent packaged food items

Survey finds nearly three-fourth food items do not display salt and sodium content on packets

Junk food in schools: high court asks FSSAI to frame rules

Food standards authority says it has invited proposals for developing guidelines for making available quality food in school canteens