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FSSAI to prohibit sale of junk food near schools

FSSAI to prohibit sale of junk food near schools

A government survey has found that 88.2% of youngsters (who attended school or college during 2017-18) reported availability of foods high in sugar, fat and salt in their school and college canteensFSSAI is in the

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FSSAI encourages home chefs to register as demand peaks for home-cooked foods

FSSAI encourages home chefs to register as demand peaks for home-cooked foods

Food Safety department officials said that there was a surge in the number of applicants looking to register home-based food servicesMany people have polished their cooking skills while being stuck at home during this lockdown.

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FSSAI to conduct training programmes for preventing food contamination

FSSAI to conduct training programmes for preventing food contamination

The state food authorities to include programs related to animal husbandry, agriculture, pesticide usageThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently written a letter to the Food Safety Commissioners of different states

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NGT wants FSSAI to swiftly resolve plastic usage regulations for food & medicine packaging

NGT wants FSSAI to swiftly resolve plastic usage regulations for food & medicine packaging

The regulations refer to particular migration limits of Phthalic acid and Antinomy, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and packaging of drinking water. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has urged the apex food regulatory body, Food Safety and

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Govt unveils Rs 1000 Cr startup seed fund with emphasis on food & agri

Govt unveils Rs 1000 Cr startup seed fund with emphasis on food & agri

The launch of startup India seed fund intend to provide opportunities for new start-ups to flourish in the countryPrime Minister Narendra Modi has recently announced the launch of a Rs 1,000 crore startup India seed

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FSSAI cracks down on FBOs using carcinogenic oils

FSSAI cracks down on FBOs using carcinogenic oils

Reusing cooking oil presents an array of health problems by increasing cholesterol, and poses cancer threats, attacks organ cells while also creating peroxides acid The Food Safety Department has directed all the business operators to

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APEDA hosts buyer-seller meet to promote millet products

APEDA hosts buyer-seller meet to promote millet products

APEDA with other stakeholders is eyeing for perspective planning of five years for promotion of Millets and Millet productsThe Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in association with Andhra Pradesh Drought Mitigation

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TRIFED to set up five TRIFOOD Parks in MP

TRIFED to set up five TRIFOOD Parks in MP

Numerous initiatives are aimed at improving the livelihood of tribal of the regionThe Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has decided to explore a convergence and build

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FSSAI limits trans fats levels in foods

FSSAI limits trans fats levels in foods

The move by FSSAI is the first step towards fulfilling its duties stated in 2018 to limit trans-fats in both edible oils and in all foodsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has

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FSSAI takes action on rampant spice adulteration

FSSAI takes action on rampant spice adulteration

The regulatory body has urged state food commissioners to regulate an effective enforcement drive to inspect the adulteration of commonly used spices The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a letter