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FSSAI puts stringent check on use of calcium carbide for fruit ripening

FSSAI puts stringent check on use of calcium carbide for fruit ripening

Standard Operating Procedure detailing all aspects of the artificial ripening of fruits byethylene gas has already been issued by FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited the use of Calcium carbide,

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FSSAI to strengthen testing infrastructures with new labs, workforce

FSSAI to strengthen testing infrastructures with new labs, workforce

Encouraging States/ UTs to step up surveillance, inspections and sampling of food products To strengthen the testing infrastructures in the country States/UTs have been advised to send proposals for setting up of labs and their

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FSSAI encourages States/ UTs to step up inspections to curb spike in food poisoning

FSSAI encourages States/ UTs to step up inspections to curb spike in food poisoning

Adulteration cases reported during season of festivals, weddings and other events Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, IAS, has encouraged States/UTs to increase the

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FSSAI directs States/UTs to deploy mobile food testing vans for safe milk products

FSSAI directs States/UTs to deploy mobile food testing vans for safe milk products

168 FSWs are currently available with the States/UTs for carrying out on-the-spot food testing The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed States/UTs to deploy Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) mobile food

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FSSAI raises concern over misleading dairy products in market

FSSAI raises concern over misleading dairy products in market

Misleading products being sold in the name of ghee/butter etc. The regulatory body Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice stating that certain food business operators (FBOs) are using the

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FSSAI picks LabelBlind to study baseline nutrition values of packed food products

FSSAI picks LabelBlind to study baseline nutrition values of packed food products

To provide data intelligence & insights for the draft regulation on India’s 1st Front of Pack Labelling of packaged food products with Nutrition Star Ratings Looking at the importance and increased need for front-of-pack-labelling (FoPL)

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FSSAI notifies comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati Rice

FSSAI notifies comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati Rice

Will be enforced from 1st August, 2023 For the first time in the country, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified the identity standards for Basmati Rice (including Brown Basmati Rice, Milled

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FSSAI grants 5-star rating certification to Varanasi Cantt Railway Station

FSSAI grants 5-star rating certification to Varanasi Cantt Railway Station

The certification is part of the 'Eat Right India' movement- a large-scale effort by FSSAI Indian Railways’ Varanasi Cantt Railway Station has been awarded a 5- star 'Eat Right Station' certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to

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FSSAI proposes Indian Nutrition Rating as part of FoPL regulation

FSSAI proposes Indian Nutrition Rating as part of FoPL regulation

To provide information on the overall nutritional value of the food and/or on nutrients included The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a draft notification related to Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FoPNL)

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When Food Safety Is Paramount

When Food Safety Is Paramount

Over the past few years, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has put in considerable effort to encourage food safety research and innovation in the country. Many initiatives are under way to