Globally, the nutraceuticals market is projected to reach $446.35 billion in 2027. In light of the growing acceptance of health supplements, Indian companies have been introducing new nutraceuticals to cater to various c…
Dr Satyanarayana Kandukuri, Food Processing practice lead, Sathguru Management Consultants Food loss and waste (FLW) refers to the decrease in quantity or quality of food throughout the supply chain. ‘Food Loss’ takes p…
Micronutrient deficiency, also known as ‘hidden hunger’, is a serious problem worldwide. This condition is prevalent where rice is a staple diet. Micronutrient deficiency affects all age groups and the burden is more amo…
Reconstituted 21 Scientific Panels, each comprising of 9 members Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reconstituted its Scientific Panels (SP) and empanelled about 200 scientific experts from differe…
Narendra Modi launches a book, “Shree Anna: A Holistic Overview”, prepared by FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) held a symposium with technical sessions on promotion and awareness of millets…
Standard Operating Procedure detailing all aspects of the artificial ripening of fruits byethylene gas has already been issued by FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited the use of Calci…
Encouraging States/ UTs to step up surveillance, inspections and sampling of food products To strengthen the testing infrastructures in the country States/UTs have been advised to send proposals for setting up of labs an…
Adulteration cases reported during season of festivals, weddings and other events Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, IAS, has encouraged States/UT…
168 FSWs are currently available with the States/UTs for carrying out on-the-spot food testing The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed States/UTs to deploy Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) mobile…
To be enforced from 1st September 2023 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified a comprehensive group standard for millets vide Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Ad…
Crucial to motivate the food business operators and stimulate the food safety culture The 13th CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) Food Safety Awards Ceremony was recently organised in New Delhi to recognise role mode…
Misleading products being sold in the name of ghee/butter etc. The regulatory body Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice stating that certain food business operators (FBOs) are using th…
By Pritee Chaudhary, Director – Western Region, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Tribes are the first sons and daughters of Mother Nature. Their instinct to survive and wisdom to live life had built o…
To provide data intelligence & insights for the draft regulation on India’s 1st Front of Pack Labelling of packaged food products with Nutrition Star Ratings Looking at the importance and increased need for front-of-…
Will be enforced from 1st August, 2023 For the first time in the country, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified the identity standards for Basmati Rice (including Brown Basmati Rice, Milled B…
The certification is part of the 'Eat Right India' movement- a large-scale effort by FSSAI Indian Railways’ Varanasi Cantt Railway Station has been awarded a 5- star 'Eat Right Station' certification for providing high-q…
Jatin Takkar, Head, Product Safety and Regulatory, Siegwerk India Food safety has been a topic of discussion among the packaging industry stakeholders for a while now. Everyone, from regulatory agencies to ink and …
A Kerala cadre officer of the 1990 batch G Kamala Vardhana Rao (IAS) has taken charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a statutory body established under…
Product to be manufactured in accordance with FSSAI guidelines for rice fortification Thane-based Fermenta Biotech has commissioned a new facility to manufacture Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) located in Pennepalli, Tirupat…
Offering consumers the unprecedented opportunity to choose one of the best available brands Sid’s Farm, a premium D2C dairy startup brand based in Telangana, has announced its launch in Bengaluru and availability of its…
Pawan Agarwal, Founder and Chief Executive of Food Future Foundation and Former Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Today, people buy and eat food just to fill their bellies or f…
Thousands of other relevant stakeholders are vehemently opposing the draft regulation in the present format CUTS International has written to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and also personally hande…
Under FOPNL, packaged items will be given star ratings like ‘one-star food’, ‘two-star food’, and therefore ‘good-food’, ‘not-good food’, etc. based on their salt, sugar, and fat content Indian Sellers Collective, an umb…
Image caption- (L-R) Kaushik Desai, Secretary-General, HADSA; Ajit Singh, President HADSA; Pritee Chaudhary, IRS, Regional Director, East & West Region, FSSAI; Dr Vaibhav Kulkarni, Hon. Secretary, HADSA The Indian nu…
The Food Future Foundation is working on the demand side to build a food-literate society The Food Future Foundation celebrated its third Foundation Day on October 17, 2022 in New Delhi. The programme highlighted the imp…
