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FSSAI to review FOPL-related updates in Jan 2022

FSSAI to review FOPL-related updates in Jan 2022

IIM-A presently conducting a consumer-based survey on FOPLA recent update on the Front-of-Package Labelling (FoPL) scenario was shared by Arun Singhal, Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) during the inaugural

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FSSAI accepts mouth fresheners under FoSCoS in food category

FSSAI accepts mouth fresheners under FoSCoS in food category

Decision was taken by officials with representatives who found it difficult to seek licenses for such productsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has cleared the definition of mouth freshener under the food

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Govt calls ’Global Hunger Report 2021’ methodology unscientific

Govt calls ’Global Hunger Report 2021’ methodology unscientific

The Global Hunger Report 2021 and FAO report on ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021’ have completely ignored the following facts available in public domain: GovtThe Ministry of Women and

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WFP, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation join hands for food security

WFP, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation join hands for food security

The partnership will allow combining the strengths of research, national and global advocacyThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Chennai have entered into a strategic partnership on research

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APEDA inks MoU with CCRI for boosting exports of citrus products

APEDA inks MoU with CCRI for boosting exports of citrus products

MoU aims at promoting products specific clusters, expanding export basket & destinations through global market linkageFor boosting exports of citrus and its valued added products, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has

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Centre imposes stock limits on edible oils

Centre imposes stock limits on edible oils

The Centre’s decision will soften the prices of edible oils in the domestic marketThe Department of Food and Public Distribution in a landmark decision has imposed stock limits on Edible Oils and Oilseeds for a

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Govt releases genetic version of Indian rice and chickpea for nutritional security

Govt releases genetic version of Indian rice and chickpea for nutritional security

NIPGR develops device for enhancing shelf life of fruits and vegetables Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy

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NITI Aayog unveils ’Nutrition Profiles’ for 19 States and UTs

NITI Aayog unveils ’Nutrition Profiles’ for 19 States and UTs

To describe the trends for a set of key nutrition and health outcomesNITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Indian Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), UNICEF and Institute of

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Cabinet approves modification of National Scheme for PM POSHAN in schools

Cabinet approves modification of National Scheme for PM POSHAN in schools

Financial outlay of Rs 54,061.73 crore from the Central GovernmentThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of ‘National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools’ for the

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Govt further supports micro food processing units of urban SHGs

Govt further supports micro food processing units of urban SHGs

Urban SHGs can avail Rs 40,000 Seed Capital through the DAY-NULM MIS PortalThe Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation