FSSAI clears imported pulses for consumption

The body’s move came after month-long tests on consignments entering three different ports were mostly found to be free of glyphosate

FSSAI’s notification on standards for claims on packaged food to release next week

This is a follow-up of the earlier draft notification which was open for comments from March 2017. It will come into force in July next year

10,500 non-licensed eateries de-listed by food aggregators

The step was taken after FSSAI alerted Zomato, Swiggy and others about complaints against such eateries

Regulations on used cooking oil come into effect; plans afoot to convert it into bio-diesel

FSSAI has rolled out new standards for used cooking oil and it is exploring possibility of using it as feedstock for biodiesel production

Carcinogen Aflatoxin detected in FSSAI milk survey samples

The highest rates of aflatoxin contamination were found in Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

FSSAI plans to train food safety workers

Govt claims Food Safety Mitras will help reduce hassles for businesses

FSSAI asks consumers to test fish for formalin with easy-to-use kits

In a guidance note, the food regulatory authority has advised consumers, traders and lab technicians to use the preliminary test kits, developed …

FSSAI’s new initiative to ensure safe food from caterers to consumers

Initiative will ‘ensure good competition between restaurants to maintain hygiene while helping consumers to make informed decisions about …

Uttar Pradesh implements BHOG project to ensure safety of prasad

The project involves training temple authorities, doing routine inspection of temple kitchens by the state FSDA and licensing of the product

FSSAI plans mandatory colour coding for sugary and salty foods

The move is among a number of measures which are a part of FSSAI’s new draft regulation on labelling and display

FSSAI launches Eat Right campaign to curb consumption of sugar, salt and fat

The objective is to combat negative nutritional trends and fight lifestyle diseases

India’s top colleges not following food safety standards: FSSAI report

For the report, 12 central institutions of higher education were audited of which, only two were found to abide by the rules

Only 10% of milk in India unsafe for human consumption, says FSSAI

The food safety authority conducts a new study with a more standardised approach after its 2011 study had “major drawbacks”

FSSAI rules for organic farmers ‘pushing them out of business’

Farmer organisations, companies say concerns not addressed

Front of Packet Labelling to be delinked from general labelling regulation: FSSAI

On December 17, CSE had released the results of its study of 33 packaged and fast foods that were found to be high in salt, sugar and fat

FSSAI launches awareness drive on trans fats

Impact of trans fats on human health in India is increasing and awareness about them is vital if they are to be eliminated altogether, says FSSAI head

Canada’s new food guide promotes plant-based proteins, instead of meat

The latest food guide came after cardiovascular disease became the second cause of death for Canadians

Coimbatore street vendors audited by food safety officials

Audit part of the ‘Project Clean Street Vendors’ initiated by FSSAI in March 2016

New regulations to certify organic food likely to favour big brands

Worse, the government's latest move to regulate the domestic organic market can also push tens of thousands of organic farmers out of business

First World Food Safety Day to outline sustainable solutions

The United Nations has developed a guide to discuss why food safety is necessary and how it could be achieved