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Interview
FAO on balancing climate urgency and food safety in emerging agrifood technologies

FAO on balancing climate urgency and food safety in emerging agrifood technologies

In an exclusive NUFFOODS Spectrum interview, Vittorio Fattori, Food Safety Officer, FAO, explains how governments can urgently deploy environmental inhibitors to reduce methane and nitrous oxide emissions while upholding rigorous food safety standards. He emphasises

Policy
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries chairs meeting on misleading publicity related to processed foods

Union Minister for Food Processing Industries chairs meeting on misleading publicity related to processed foods

Chirag Paswan highlighted that food processing is critical for food safety, nutrition, reduction of wastage and enhancement of farmers’ incomes The Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, chaired the second meeting of the

FSSAI
FSSAI unveils comprehensive online training prog on food safety risk assessment

FSSAI unveils comprehensive online training prog on food safety risk assessment

The training framework is aligned with international risk analysis principles while being tailored to India’s regulatory requirements The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a Comprehensive Online Training Programme on Food Safety

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Safety of Food Additives and Glutamates: Global Evidence and Lessons for India

Safety of Food Additives and Glutamates: Global Evidence and Lessons for India

Food additives have become a subject of widespread debate, often shaped more by perception than science. While many additives have been used safely for decades, misinformation especially on social media has created confusion and distrust.

Interview
“Our workflows provide rapid and accurate detection of pesticide residues and fumigants, ensuring compliance with MRL”

“Our workflows provide rapid and accurate detection of pesticide residues and fumigants, ensuring compliance with MRL”

Nandakumar Kalathil, Country General Manager, Agilent Technologies India As India strengthens its position as a global leader in agricultural exports, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance has never been more critical. To address these challenges,

Policy
MoFPI holds meeting with VC of University of Saskatchewan on food safety

MoFPI holds meeting with VC of University of Saskatchewan on food safety

The objective of the meeting was to encourage and strengthen joint research, industry partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives within the agri-food sector Avinash Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries recently held a meeting with Dr

Technologies
Seqlo by DSS Imagetech revolutionises food safety with real-time PCR detection kits

Seqlo by DSS Imagetech revolutionises food safety with real-time PCR detection kits

Seqlo’s real time PCR testing kits are highly specific, sensitive, rapid and reliable compared to     culture/ELISA-based or conventional chemical methods, bridging a critical gap in the food industry Seqlo by DSS Imagetech, a

Policy
ITC-FSAN hosts workshop on risk-based food safety regulation

ITC-FSAN hosts workshop on risk-based food safety regulation

A panel discussion explored the roles of academia, industry, enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders in building a robust risk assessment framework — one that involves comprehensive data collection, interpretation, and communication The International Training Centre

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How Metal Detection plays crucial role in Ready Meal Safety

How Metal Detection plays crucial role in Ready Meal Safety

Rob Stevens, Market Manager, Mettler-Toledo Safeline Metal Detection Instant noodles, a staple of convenience, present unique challenges in maintaining food safety and quality. From the raw ingredients to the final packaging, manufacturers can face risks

Global
Highland Group, Lulu Retail launch seafood brand Aqua Fair

Highland Group, Lulu Retail launch seafood brand Aqua Fair

The Aqua Fair range will feature premium farm-raised shrimp, meticulously sourced from Highland’s advanced aquaculture network and processed at its state-of-the-art facility in Balasore, Odisha Highland Group, in partnership with global retail giant Lulu Group,