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SFA recalls Everest’s fish curry masala

SFA recalls Everest’s fish curry masala

Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not authorised for use in food, even though it can be used in the sterilisation of spices Singapore's Food Agency (SFA) has recalled Everest's Fish Curry Masala, a

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FSSAI to investigate allegations against Nestlé

FSSAI to investigate allegations against Nestlé

Nestlé issued a statement emphasising its commitment to providing infant cereal products that meet all the necessary nutritional requirements for early childhood, including protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and iron The Food Safety and Standards Authority

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India allows export of onion to Sri Lanka and UAE

India allows export of onion to Sri Lanka and UAE

The ban on onion exports was imposed due to tight global supplies and a dry spell induced by the El Niño weather phenomenon during the 2023-24 financial year India has announced that it will allow

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Consumer Affairs Secretary reviews availability of pulses

Consumer Affairs Secretary reviews availability of pulses

Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs held a meeting with the Indian Mission in Yangon on issues relating to pulses imports from Myanmar The Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Nidhi Khare during a series of interactions

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NCDRC dismisses govt’s plea to ban Maggi noodles

NCDRC dismisses govt’s plea to ban Maggi noodles

Maggi noodles were banned in June 2015 for six months across the country following allegations that they contained chemicals beyond prescribed limits Nestle India Ltd has announced that the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

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International Year of Millets 2023 concludes at FAO headquarters

International Year of Millets 2023 concludes at FAO headquarters

A special exhibition featuring a showcase of millet-value-added products from across the world and live cooking was also organised The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organised the closing ceremony of the International Year of Millets (IYM)

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IRRI and Odisha Govt partners to strengthen speciality rice segment

IRRI and Odisha Govt partners to strengthen speciality rice segment

These high-yielding nutritious rice varieties have great market potential and may be positioned as a premium product segment which could generate higher demand and economic value for producers The state of Odisha produced nearly 11

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Govt directs NCCF and NAFED to initiate procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of onion 

Govt directs NCCF and NAFED to initiate procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of onion 

Rabi onion is critical for the country’s onion availability as it contributes 72 -75 per cent of annual production in the country In the current year, the Government has directed NCCF and NAFED to initiate

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Ban imposes because small food operators don’t follow the rules: Mahesh Zagade

Ban imposes because small food operators don’t follow the rules: Mahesh Zagade

The two food items Gobi Manchurian and the colourful Cotton Candy have sent alarm bells ringing across health ministries in the country as laboratory tests have shown cancer-causing additives Rhodamine-B and Tartrazine were being used

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India and Bhutan to sign agreement in area of food safety

India and Bhutan to sign agreement in area of food safety

This will promote ease of doing business and will reduce compliance costs on both sides The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing of an Agreement between the Bhutan Food and