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In food safety, credibility is built on consistency, not just certification: Ashwin Bhadri, Founder and CEO, Equinox Labs

In food safety, credibility is built on consistency, not just certification: Ashwin Bhadri, Founder and CEO, Equinox Labs

As Indian food brands expand into global markets, the need to comply with stringent international contaminant standards is set to intensify. Reflecting this shift, investments are increasingly aligned with higher compliance benchmarks. Over the past

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FSSAI advises against use of Ashwagandha (Crude or Extract) in food products

FSSAI advises against use of Ashwagandha (Crude or Extract) in food products

As per Schedule IV of these regulations, only roots and root extracts of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) are permitted The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has laid down standards for health supplements, nutraceuticals, Food

Events
Saksham highlights rising energy costs, input volatility and tightening margins in F&B sector

Saksham highlights rising energy costs, input volatility and tightening margins in F&B sector

Discussions were held on how sustained cost pressures are beginning to influence operational decisions in areas that directly impact long term efficiency and risk Industry leaders, regulators and operators across India’s food service and hospitality

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FSSAI convenes Importers Association meeting in New Delhi

FSSAI convenes Importers Association meeting in New Delhi

Key issues and challenges related to the import of food items were discussed and deliberated The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened the first Importers Association Meeting under the Food Safety and

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NHRC, India organises meeting on tackling food adulteration in India

NHRC, India organises meeting on tackling food adulteration in India

Among various suggestions, developing cost-effective AI tools to identify food adulteration highlighted The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India organised a meeting of the Core Group on Right to Food and Nutrition on the theme

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MoHFW approves major regulatory reforms to promote ease of doing biz, strengthen food safety framework

MoHFW approves major regulatory reforms to promote ease of doing biz, strengthen food safety framework

The reform will substantially reduce compliance costs, paperwork and the need for repeated interaction with licensing authorities for food business operators In a significant step towards promoting ease of doing business while ensuring robust food

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FSSAI CEO calls for nationwide crackdown on high-risk food commodities

FSSAI CEO calls for nationwide crackdown on high-risk food commodities

FSSAI urges states to expedite recruitment and leverage data-driven surveillance The Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Rajit Punhani, urged states and Union Territories to significantly strengthen on-ground

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MSG can help in salt reduction with affective taste: Dr Miro Smirga of Ajinomoto

MSG can help in salt reduction with affective taste: Dr Miro Smirga of Ajinomoto

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI), Mysuru, organised an International Workshop on “Sensory Strategies for Sodium Reduction in Indian Traditional Foods” at its premises Gradual salt and sugar reduction is a national priority in view

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FSSAI organises FoSTaC training prog for street food vendors in East Delhi

FSSAI organises FoSTaC training prog for street food vendors in East Delhi

The technical sessions covered key aspects such as food safety principles, personal hygiene, hygienic food handling, safe water usage, waste management The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently organised a large-scale Street

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India’s nutraceutical sector poised for tenfold growth over pharmaceuticals: FSSAI

India’s nutraceutical sector poised for tenfold growth over pharmaceuticals: FSSAI

India’s nutraceutical market set to double by 2031 India's nutraceutical and wellness sector, already surging from robust demand and innovation, gained fresh momentum as the 4th edition of Vitafoods India opened at Mumbai's Jio World