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New rules for packaged foods to go live on 1 July

New rules for packaged foods to go live on 1 July

The guidelines take into account the carcinogenic effect of newsprint ink and dyes on human life. Off late, FSSAI has issued an advisory on the use of certain materials for food packaging. It has banned

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FDA releases information on gluten-free labeling for Celiac disease patients

FDA releases information on gluten-free labeling for Celiac disease patients

In August 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a regulation that standardized the meaning of the voluntary claim "gluten-free" on food labels. May is Celiac Awareness Month. An estimated 3 million Americans suffer

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FSSAI extends direction issued regarding wheat flour nomenclature

FSSAI extends direction issued regarding wheat flour nomenclature

Food Business Operators (FBOs) are using term Wheat Flour as English nomenclature for Maida on the label of the food products.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had recently issued a direction under

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FSSAI fixes testing charges for proteins and calories under MDM, ICDS schemes

FSSAI fixes testing charges for proteins and calories under MDM, ICDS schemes

FSSAI has now fixed Rs 1200 (excluding taxes) per sample for testing of protein and calories in mealsProtein and calories have been specified as nutritional standards in Schedule II of the National Food Security Act,

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FSSAI alerts FBOs against fake licenses

FSSAI alerts FBOs against fake licenses

There are some websites deceptively similar to the website of FSSAIThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has observed that there are some websites deceptively similar to the website of FSSAI, whereby Food

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EAT-Lancet Commission’s report in India- Food Planet Health

EAT-Lancet Commission’s report in India- Food Planet Health

The EAT-Lancet Commission’s report, for the first time ever, proposes scientific targets for what constitutes a healthy diet derived from a sustainable food system.ONE of the most influential public health documents of this decade, the

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FDA proposes revision on fluoride addition to bottled water

FDA proposes revision on fluoride addition to bottled water

If finalized, this rule will revise the current allowable levels of fluoride in domestically packaged and imported bottled water to which fluoride is added by the manufacturer.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a proposed rule,

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FSSAI issues new directives for artificial ripening of fruits

FSSAI issues new directives for artificial ripening of fruits

A focused and sustained awareness campaign at Mandi level may be conducted for the FBOs. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to food safety commissioners in all States

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FSSAI approves 13 food testing laboratories

FSSAI approves 13 food testing laboratories

FSSAI will provide an annual grant to each NRLThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has given approval to 13 food testing laboratories as National Reference Laboratory (NRL) under Regulation 3 of Food

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New FAO publication to improve food integration into urban planning

New FAO publication to improve food integration into urban planning

Urgent action in urban areas, key to achieving Zero Hunger and healthy diets for allAccording to FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva, incorporating food and improved nutrition as important components of urban planning is key