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India to get an online platform for selling sugar

India to get an online platform for selling sugar

Indian Sugar Exim Corporation (ISEC) and NCDEX eMarket Ltd (NeML) have joined hands to launch an online platform for spot selling of sugar and allied products.   This online platform spots selling market for Indian

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After rule amendments US chicken legs set to enter into Indian market

After rule amendments US chicken legs set to enter into Indian market

American chicken legs are all set to foray into the, following the recent modifications made by the government in the health certification requirement for imported poultry items from the United States, which are in line

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Gujarat Govt. ties up with Amul to promote agrarian sector

Gujarat Govt. ties up with Amul to promote agrarian sector

Gujarat government has initiated a tie-up with Amul for creating a strong cooperative network of vegetable and fruit growers under ‘Operation Green Gujarat.’   The government intends to utilize Amul’s experience and ability in coordinating

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FSSAI notifies to remove Boudoiun, Halphen tests for edible oil adulteration

FSSAI notifies to remove Boudoiun, Halphen tests for edible oil adulteration

FSSAI has decided to remove the Boudouin and Halphen tests, which are required for blended edible vegetable oils. The country’s apex food regulator has also issued a draft notification, inviting comments and suggestions from stakeholders

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FSSAI bans potassium bromate as a food additive

FSSAI bans potassium bromate as a food additive

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed manufacturers of food products to stop using potassium bromate as an additive. The country’s apex food regulator clarified that its use as an additive in

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Ranchi to roll out its mobile food safety lab

Ranchi to roll out its mobile food safety lab

The food safety division under the state health department is all set to roll out its first mobile lab to curb adulteration by facilitating on-the-spot testing of samples at nominal rates.   A minibus, allocated

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Minister launches four subsidised food canteens

Minister launches four subsidised food canteens

Four subsidised food canteens have been launched at Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar and Yamunanagar under ‘Antyodaya Aahaar Yojana’ to provide healthy, nutritious and hygienic food at affordable prices of Rs 10 per meal to all poor

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FSSAI Introduces Project BHOG for safe prasad at PoWs

FSSAI Introduces Project BHOG for safe prasad at PoWs

With a view to ensuring that devotees at places of worship (PoWs) are served safe prasad, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered that Project BHOG, an initiative to encourage PoWs

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FSSAI issues gazette notification for shelf life of imported food

FSSAI issues gazette notification for shelf life of imported food

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a gazette notification stating that the shelf life of imported food products should not be less than 60 per cent or three months, whichever is

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Central Govt. approves Spices Park set up in Kerela

Central Govt. approves Spices Park set up in Kerela

Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) has obtained in-principle approval from the Central Government for setting up a Spices processing cluster at Thodupuzha in Idukki District.   KINFRA propose to establish Spices Park in Idukki