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FSSAI extends deadline to remove 100% fruit juices claims on packing

FSSAI extends deadline to remove 100% fruit juices claims on packing

FSSAI had mandated that all FBOs remove claims of '100 per cent fruit juices from the labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices with immediate effect The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

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FSSAI introduces project to address microplastic contamination in food

FSSAI introduces project to address microplastic contamination in food

New FSSAI initiative aims to develop detection methods and assess the prevalence of microplastics in Indian food The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched an innovative project to tackle the growing concern

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PMFME scheme revolutionises Odisha’s micro food processing sector

PMFME scheme revolutionises Odisha’s micro food processing sector

The PMFME scheme is catalysing this transformation, providing essential support to micro-food processing enterprises through training, capacity-building, seed capital, and credit linkages In a monumental boost for India’s burgeoning organic food sector, the PM Formalisation

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The FSSAI should adopt a ‘whole of government’ approach, ensuring the entire food value chain aligns towards keeping contaminants out

The FSSAI should adopt a ‘whole of government’ approach, ensuring the entire food value chain aligns towards keeping contaminants out

Prof Smita S Lele, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai Dr Smita Lele is a renowned expert in the field of food science and technology, with a distinguished career spanning

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How Regulatory Action Shook the Spices Industry

How Regulatory Action Shook the Spices Industry

The recent scandal underscores the need for more proactive and robust measures by Indian regulators In a significant crackdown, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently took stringent action against 111 spices

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Nadda directs FSSAI to waive off registration fee for street food vendors

Nadda directs FSSAI to waive off registration fee for street food vendors

FSSAI to train one lakh street food vendors in the next year Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda chaired a training and awareness program for 1,000 street food vendors conducted by the Food Safety and

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J P Nadda reviews initiatives taken up by FSSAI

J P Nadda reviews initiatives taken up by FSSAI

Health Minister emphasises the critical role of food safety in the well-being of citizens  “It is important to empower consumers and citizens on various food safety issues through evidence-based information. It is only then that

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FSSAI approves proposal to display nutritional information labelling of sugar

FSSAI approves proposal to display nutritional information labelling of sugar

The amendment aims to empower consumers to understand better the nutritional value of the product they are consuming and make healthier decisions The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal

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India participates in 86th session of Executive Committee of Codex

India participates in 86th session of Executive Committee of Codex

The 86th session's agenda covers several critical issues such as Enhancing Food Safety Standards In a significant step towards strengthening global food safety standards, G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards

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Eliminating food fraud vulnerabilities  

Eliminating food fraud vulnerabilities  

A directive issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on June 3, 2024, several fruit juice manufacturers in India are forced to be more vigilant about what they write or claim