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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Union minister for agriculture & farmers’ welfare Radha Mohan Singh recently layed the foundation stone of the milk processing plant of Mother Dairy at Math Banawari village under Kotawa block of East Champaran district, Bihar.
In an attempt to highlight the regional culinary experience, the government has created guidelines for organising safe and hygienic food festivals. The guidelines for declaration of clean street food hubs have been framed, including for
Food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will soon launch ‘The Orange Book’ on Guidelines for Food Safety, Vendor Management, Training and Nutrition for Corporate Companies. The book is a set