Vitamin D deficiency: problem runs bone-deep
As many as 80 per cent of urban population and 70 per cent of rural population of India suffer from vitamin D deficiency
आहार संस्कृति: भारत के 10 राज्यों में चाव से खाए जाते हैं कीड़े, होते हैं पौष्टिक
भारत के दस राज्यों में कीड़े खाने का चलन है, जलवायु परिवर्तन के दौर में कीड़े मांस का बेहतर विकल्प हो सकते हैं
Sugar lobby refutes claims to potential health risks
Studies have linked heart diseases to sugar and metabolic diseases, which can increase risk of death
'Suicidal thoughts among farmers can be triggered because of non-agricultural problems as well'
A new study is focusing on identifying vulnerable farmers in Punjab, Maharashtra and Telangana, the three states that experience high rate of suicide
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
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
Fresh comes calling
A few e-shops are changing the way wet markets operate by offering fresh, chemical-free fish, poultry and meat at the doorstep. Will they be able …
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
Denis Mukwege, Nadia Murad win 2018 Nobel Peace Prize
The duo were awarded for their efforts to curb sexual violence as a weapon of war and for seeking justice for victims
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
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
Lifestyle diseases, change in nutrition consumption pattern making urban India unhealthy
A new study finds rise in cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and diabetes among urban population of the country
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”
Over 100 global experts to exchange ideas at 13th International Permaculture Convergence
The conference will bridge the gap between the small and the big farmers, and also bring to light the importance of women farmers
You will soon be able to buy India’s first high oleic groundnut varieties
The commercialised of these varieties and it is set to benefit all stakeholders, including small famers, food industry as well as the …
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
Poultry advertisement misquotes CSE study, rules ASCI
The All India Poultry Development and Services Private Limited has been asked to withdraw or modify the ad by May 23
Indian scientists find a cure for dreaded Panama Disease
They have manufactured a biopesticide using a fungus to prevent the disease in banana plants
'Cockroach milk is rich in proteins, fat and sugar'
Down To Earth speaks to Sanchari Banerjee, an author of a study on a unique species of cockroach's milk, which is the new superfood
Some good and bad news on antimicrobial resistance
While Indian researchers have found the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a healthy human gut, British scientists have developed a …