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FSSAI to establish food safety laboratory network

FSSAI to establish food safety laboratory network

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is in the process of establishing a high-tech laboratory network that will be referred to in case of conflicting results during primary testing of food samples.

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Chhattisgarh Govt to invest into food processing units

Chhattisgarh Govt to invest into food processing units

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Chhattisgarh government and three food processing firms, Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, Manorama Industries Pvt. Ltd and Aakriti Snacks Pvt. Ltd, to set up processing

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Each metro city to get food labs: FSSAI

Each metro city to get food labs: FSSAI

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning to create at least one state-of-the-art food laboratory in each metropolitan city in the country. FSSAI already owns a lab in Ghaziabad.   Kolkata,

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Sikkim to stop non-organic food supply

Sikkim to stop non-organic food supply

The Sikkim government has approved a proposal to ban supply of non-organic agriculture, horticulture and livestock produces in the state in a phased manner with effect from March 31, 2018.   A cabinet meeting was

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FSDA to monitor adulteration in cakes and sweets

FSDA to monitor adulteration in cakes and sweets

The Food Safety and Drugs Administration (FSDA) is on a strict mission to make sure that the city residents do not consume adulterated Christmas treats, sweets, cakes and other food items made for the festival.

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International Arogya 2017 concludes with the call to promote the brand of AYUSH world over

International Arogya 2017 concludes with the call to promote the brand of AYUSH world over

The first international conference and exhibition on AYUSH and wellness systems organized by FICCI in collaboration with Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and Pharmexcil, International Arogya 2017 concluded with participation of delegates

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Global food companies to work on food safety

Global food companies to work on food safety

Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) which is managed by France-headquartered international trade organization Consumer Goods Forum has decided to establish an Indian arm.     Global food companies such as Cargill, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Danone, Tesco, Metro

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National Conference on PDS Reforms held in Andhra Pradesh

National Conference on PDS Reforms held in Andhra Pradesh

A two-day National Conference on PDS Reforms was recently held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh in continuation efforts of Department of Food and Public Distribution which has placed a lot of emphasis on improving the functioning

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International Arogya 2017 showcases global potential of Indian traditional systems of medicine

International Arogya 2017 showcases global potential of Indian traditional systems of medicine

International Arogya 2017 which is the first international conference and exhibition on AYUSH and wellness systems organized by FICCI in collaboration with Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and Pharmexcil was inaugurated on

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National Nutrition Mission gets the nod from govt.

National Nutrition Mission gets the nod from govt.

The government has given its nod for the launch of the National Nutrition Mission (NNM). The programme has been designed to tackle the problems of under-nutrition, low birthweight and stunting, with a budget of Rs