New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened its 44th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting on August 22-23, 2024, chaired by CEO Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao. A key focus of the discussions was the formation of an inter-ministerial committee in each state to tackle the growing concerns over pesticide usage…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, underscored the importance of empowering consumers and citizens with evidence-based information on food safety during a review meeting at the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) headquarters today. Highlighting the critical role of food safety in citizens’ well-being, he emphasized that…
New Delhi: As the mango season approaches, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a stern warning to traders, fruit handlers, and Food Business Operators (FBOs) operating ripening chambers. The regulatory body has mandated strict adherence to the ban on using calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits, particularly mangoes. The…
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has strongly refuted recent media reports alleging that it permitted higher pesticide residues in herbs and spices. Terming the reports as “false and malicious,” the FSSAI, in a press statement, emphasized that India maintains one of the most rigorous standards of Maximum Residue Limits…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued directives to e-commerce platforms to remove Bournvita and similar beverages from the ‘health drink’ category, citing a lack of definition for such products under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS Act 2006). The Ministry’s notification, dated April 10, emphasized that the National Commission for…
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated a comprehensive awareness and sensitization program targeting major markets in the national capital, in collaboration with the Food Safety Department, Delhi. Commencing from the bustling Khan Market and INA Market in Delhi on April 8, 2024, the awareness campaign aims to highlight…
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure the accurate categorization of food products sold on their platforms. FSSAI’s move comes in response to observations of food products licensed under ‘Proprietary Food’ being misrepresented on e-commerce websites. These products,…
New Delhi: India, with its vast railway network transporting millions daily, is witnessing a transformative change in food safety standards across railway stations, thanks to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s Eat Right Station initiative. The initiative has now successfully certified 150 railway stations across the country, ensuring passengers access safe, hygienic,…
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is taking significant strides to bolster food safety standards across State/UT Bhawans and government office canteens in the National Capital through its Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programme.
New Delhi: In a significant move towards simplifying regulations and promoting the ‘One Nation, One Commodity, One Regulator’ concept, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) approved various amendments in its 43rd meeting held under the chairmanship of Union Health Secretary, Shri Apurva Chandra.
