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 complia…
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, nut…
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…
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…
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 Nutrit…
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…
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 …
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…
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 or…
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 Mumba…
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 Onli…
The breakthrough feature allows food businesses to auto-generate 100% compliant labels in customized formats directly through the platform LabelBlind Solutions, a pioneering AI-led digital food labelling SaaS company, is…
The last day to register is Feb 3 and the couse starts from Feb 6, 2026 A four-month certificate course on Understanding Food Regulations of India, designed to build strong regulatory and compliance capabilities in the f…
The system has now gone LIVE on a pilot basis at four key points of entry across the country - ICD Dadri (INDER6), ICD Star Track (INSTT6), ICD Albatross (INAPL6), and ICD Patparganj (INPPG6) The Food Safety and Standard…
According to the CEO, addressing consumer complaints related to food safety with high priority will be a crucial step in boosting consumer confidence and public awareness The Chief Executive Officer of Food Safety …
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, …
Key government-to-government meetings were held with international counterparts of Russia and Portugal to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and food processing During the Day 2 of World Food India, the Ministry of Fo…
An Economics (Hons) graduate from St Stephen’s College, Delhi, Punhani has done an MBA in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, took charge…
The hub is equipped with essential skills in hygiene, safety, and business operations FSSAI recently inaugurated Mauli—India's first all-women Clean Street Food Hub in Kandivali, Mumbai. Operated entirely by Self-Help Gr…
Convenes the National Stakeholder Consultation on ‘Comprehensive analysis of Regulatory Framework on Food Labelling, Advertisement and Claims’ In a concerted effort to strengthen India’s regulatory framework on food labe…
The distinctive one-year diploma programme is now open for applications and is set to commence on October 4, 2025 The International Training Centre Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (ITCFSAN) and the Institute of Chemica…
These regulations recognise foods based on recipes, ingredients, and processes from authoritative Ayurvedic texts The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, has …
The measure is aimed at empowering consumers by providing them with a direct and user-friendly platform for grievance redressal The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all Food Business Operato…
CEO, G Kamala Vardhana Rao calls for enhanced food safety with RAFT Kits and mobile labs Stressing the urgent need for 100 per cent inspection of Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) units and rigorous checks on water treatment…
Emphasises the need to strengthen the Food Safety Laboratory at Bikaner The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), G Kamala Vardhana Rao, while addressing state food sa…
