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Conflict between MP, Chhattisgarh to get GI tag for ’Kadaknath’ chicken

Conflict between MP, Chhattisgarh to get GI tag for ’Kadaknath’ chicken

A protein-rich breed of chicken, popularly known as ‘Kadaknath’ also known as Kali Masi, has virtually become a bone of contention between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states, with both claiming over its nativity. The two

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FSSAI implements revised inspection checklist

FSSAI implements revised inspection checklist

In order to facilitate efficient work of inspection of food businesses, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised the inspection checklist. Ashwin Bhadri, CEO, Equinox Labs, points out, "The existing inspection

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No further extension to sale pre-GST stock with revised MRP stickers

No further extension to sale pre-GST stock with revised MRP stickers

The government will not further extend the deadline for selling pre-GST stock with revised maximum retail price (MRP) stickers beyond this month, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan has said

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FSSAI regulates certain food definitions

FSSAI regulates certain food definitions

The Food Saferty and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has defined certain food products which are used on regular basis.   FSSAI found it significant to spread the correct information of the food products that

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Time ripe for Japanese companies to invest in India, says FSSAI chief

Time ripe for Japanese companies to invest in India, says FSSAI chief

The time is ripe for Japan to increase volume of its food items in India through imports or investment in the food processing sector as regulatory environment has undergone a paradigm change, FSSAI Chairman Ashish Bahuguna said in a release. "The time is ripe for increasing

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SCIEX gets FAOM classification for food allergen screening

SCIEX gets FAOM classification for food allergen screening

Sciex, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, that its highly sensitive method for analyzing food allergens has received the First Action Official Method (FAOM) classification from AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s Official Methods Board (OMB). Now

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Japanese firm Ise Foods to invest Rs 217Cr in India

Japanese firm Ise Foods to invest Rs 217Cr in India

Japan’s largest egg producer, Ise Foods, has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoU) with the Indian government with an investment commitment of Rs 217 crore. This is the first ever MoU signed by a Japanese

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FSSAI seeks cues for water vending machines

FSSAI seeks cues for water vending machines

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice for suggestions, views and comments from members of the World Trade Organization (WTO)-Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) committee on the draft notification relating

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Central ministry’s Portability of PDS entitlements is in progress

Central ministry’s Portability of PDS entitlements is in progress

The Centre is working on the portability of public distribution system (PDS) entitlements, and this will be progressively entitled. This was stated by Ram Vilas Paswan, minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution, Government

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WHO cautions about failure of Antibiotics

WHO cautions about failure of Antibiotics

A report released by World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated some shocking facts. According to it, antibiotics that are currently in clinical development are insufficient to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. Most of