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FSSAI gives nod to hygiene rating reports from govt recognised labs

FSSAI gives nod to hygiene rating reports from govt recognised labs

Hygiene Rating Scheme is a certification programme for the retail establishments and food services providing food directly to the consumersThe state Food Safety Commissioners and Regional Directors are informed by the Food Safety and Standards

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Govt to maintain online records of food inspections

Govt to maintain online records of food inspections

The issued order said that there is a need for maintaining online documentationsThe designated officers of the Delhi government’s food safety department have been asked to maintain online records of the samples of food collected

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FSSAI holds National Low Salt Cooking Challenge

FSSAI holds National Low Salt Cooking Challenge

Organised under the ambit of Eat Right India movement, this challenge is one of its kind virtual cooking competitionIn alignment with this year’s theme ‘More Flavour, Less Salt’ announced by WASHH (World Action on Salt,

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KHPT, GAIN lay new focus on nutrition deficiency, importance of fortification

KHPT, GAIN lay new focus on nutrition deficiency, importance of fortification

Officials of KHPT said that food such as legumes, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, vegetables are consumed in less quantityThe Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT) and Global Alliance for Nutrition Promotion (GAIN), in collaboration with the

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Karnataka allocates Rs 500 Cr for food startups to encourage organic farming

Karnataka allocates Rs 500 Cr for food startups to encourage organic farming

Government to increase subsidies to 50 per centChief Minister of Karnataka B S Yediyurappa has presented the state budget for 2021-22 on March 8, 2021. Key highlights for the food processing and allied sectors include:

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PM Modi calls for food processing revolution In India

PM Modi calls for food processing revolution In India

The time has come to increase the private sector involvement in the food processing spaceWhile addressing budget announcements for the farm sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently mentioned in a webinar that the food processing

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MoWCD asks States to identify severe acute malnutrition cases

MoWCD asks States to identify severe acute malnutrition cases

Along with the initiatives proposed by the government, CMAM Association has asked for management of SAM cases which are without complications at the community level itself Therapeutic food manufacturers have emphasised the need for making

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FSSAI mulls printing sugar, salt and fat content on front of packaged foods

FSSAI mulls printing sugar, salt and fat content on front of packaged foods

In this regard, the proposal has been subject to discussion by the food regulator in order to bring down salt consumption up to the permissible limit of 5g per dayAs per FSSAI, excessive salt intake

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Karimnagar Dairy set to fortify milk with Vit A & D

Karimnagar Dairy set to fortify milk with Vit A & D

The office of the commissioner of food safety, Telangana State organised a technical session in Karimnagar town in regard to FSSAI making milk fortification mandatoryKarimnagar Dairy is set to fortify its milk with Vitamin A

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FSSAI to allow coloured bottles for packaged water

FSSAI to allow coloured bottles for packaged water

The new provision will permit food businesses to use coloured bottles for water packaging, but the packaging material must adhere to the food-grade requirement under the FSS Act.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India