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MoFPI virtually inaugurates 75 food processing projects

MoFPI virtually inaugurates 75 food processing projects

Ministry launched the ‘Food Processing Week 2.0’ on 25th April, 2022, through a social media campaignTo commemorate 75 years of India’s independence, the Government of India is celebrating the ’Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.’ As a

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FSSAI to review license of packaged drinking water

FSSAI to review license of packaged drinking water

To ensure that quality and hygiene parameters are followedThe food regulators have asked the Food Commissioners of States and Union Territories to review the licenses of packaged drinking water bottles. The complaints concerning the packaged

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Government announces new initiatives in Ayush sector

Government announces new initiatives in Ayush sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Global Ayush Investment & Innovation Summit 2022 at GandhinagarPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Ayush Investment & Innovation Summit 2022 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 20 April. The three day

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Sugar exports exceed 10 million tons for the first time

Sugar exports exceed 10 million tons for the first time

Sugar exports rise by 64.9% during 2021-22 aloneIndia’s sugar exports witnessed an astounding growth of 291% from $1,177 million in FY 2013-14 to $4600 million in FY 2021-22. As per DGCI&S data, India exported sugar

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Inspection reveals large quantities of edible oils in Maharashtra and Rajasthan

Inspection reveals large quantities of edible oils in Maharashtra and Rajasthan

Respective State governments requested to take corrective measures in accordance with the relevant sections of the EC ActInspections have revealed very large hoardings of soyabean and mustard seeds in Dewas, Shajapur & Guna districts of

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FSSAI issues guidelines for blending of mustard oil

FSSAI issues guidelines for blending of mustard oil

This is to ensure strict enforcement to check blending of mustard oil with other edible oilWith reference to the earlier notification issued by FSSAI wide, the blending of mustard oil for the production of multi-source edible

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Cabinet approves distribution of fortified rice across government schemes

Cabinet approves distribution of fortified rice across government schemes

Entire cost of rice fortification (around Rs 2,700 crore per annum) would be borne by the govtThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accorded its approval for supply

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India dispatches Alphonso and Kesar mango consignment to Japan for boosting exports

India dispatches Alphonso and Kesar mango consignment to Japan for boosting exports

Mango festival is being organised in Tokyo, Japan as a part of Azadi ki Amrit MahotsavIn a major boost to export, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated season’s first consignment of fresh

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CUTS International critical on FSSAI’s move on trans-fat free logo

CUTS International critical on FSSAI’s move on trans-fat free logo

Trans-fat free logo unnecessary, when all food business operators are legally bound: CUTS International The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently asked the Food Business Operators (FBOs) to get the products tested

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FSSAI urges to use trans fat-free logo on oil

FSSAI urges to use trans fat-free logo on oil

The food authority has revised the method for determining the trans fatty acids in hydrogenated vegetable oilThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued new guidelines concerning eliminating trans-fatty acids to ensure