In the early hours of a typical morning in a bustling Bangalore household, a mother pours a glass of milk for her child—not with uncertainty, but with quiet assurance. Unlike previous generations, her confidence is not b…
India, the world’s largest milk producer, contributes over 23 per cent of global milk output, powered largely by smallholder farmers and an expansive cooperative network. Despite this scale, the sector continues to strug…
The new guideline leverages NSF’s extensive laboratory and testing capabilities to confirm that products are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) NSF, a leading global public health and safety organisation,…
The new standard enforcement date is set for July 1st The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has updated the compliance timeline for amendments to its labelling provisions, a decision finalized during t…
This innovative new solution offers food safety professionals a simple, reliable, and efficient method for testing for Bacillus cereus, a persistent threat with potentially deadly consequences Neogen Corporation, an inno…
These initiatives demonstrate AsureQuality’s commitment to driving innovation in food safety, environmental sustainability, and biosecurity AsureQuality has actively worked on numerous innovative initiatives in 2024 to e…
States/UTs were urged to train 25 lakh food handlers by March 2026, including those in university, college, and hostel canteens. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) held its 45th Central Advisory Com…
Indian milk industry is currently lagging in terms of quality and supply Currently, India produces 220 billion litres of milk, and by 2030, production is expected to increase to between 280 and 290 billion litres. At tha…
Hemant Koshia, Commissioner, Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat In a landscape where food safety and regulatory challenges are ever-evolving, Hemant Koshia, Commissioner at Food and Drugs Control Admin…
The sector has seen unprecedented growth, setting the stage for a bright and dynamic future The Indian food tech industry has undergone a remarkable evolution between 2022 and 2024, positioning itself as a key contributo…
The committee/authority appointed by the government to analyse whether nutraceuticals should be moved under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) Globally, the nutraceuticals category is regulated as fo…
Arya Pise, Consultant- Agri, Food & Nutrition, Frost & Sullivan India experiences an estimated 100 million cases of foodborne infections annually. These infections result in the loss of 8 million years of healthy…
Rashida Vapiwala, Founder, LabelBlind Food Labelling is an effective tool to protect consumer health in terms of food safety and nutrition. With the increase in global trade and a shift away from the traditional face-to-…
All the FBOs have also been instructed to exhaust all existing pre-printed packaging materials before 1st September 2024 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive mandating all Food …
The awareness campaign will focus particularly on the detection and mitigation of pesticide residue and contaminants in food products The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched an extensive awa…
This agreement underpins their commitment to strengthening food safety initiatives across the nation Merck Life Science announced the extension of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Food Safety and Standards …
SpartanNash now enables the real-time exchange of food traceability data across its suppliers, distribution centres, company stores and independent grocery customers Food solutions company SpartanNash announced the …
This directive aims to enhance transparency by providing detailed information on the nature, origin, and manufacturing details of inflight meals The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) organised a gather…
The airline caterers were urged to establish robust mechanisms for prompt resolution, including corrective and preventive actions to minimize food safety-related incidents The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India…
A new Food Safety Bill (amendment to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006) is almost ready- Sudhansh Pant This year Codex marks its 60th anniversary and to commemorate this milestone, a collection of international foo…
The addition of any binding material like protein binders to milk and milk products is not warranted to modify the textural or sensory parameters The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified tha…
This is due to the presence of chemicals in the ink that can pose serious health risks The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a warning to both food vendors and the general public against usi…
The MoU marks an important milestone towards achieving excellence in quality in food safety of food products in Assam In a positive move to improve the food ecosystem in Assam, the Assam government and the Quality Counci…
Dr Amit Chandra, Distinguished Scientist - Botanical Innovation, Amway Global I&S (R&D) In the dynamic world of ayurvedic and herbal preparations in India, maintaining botanical integrity is paramount. Purity, Sa…
To streamline the operations of the RAFT Scheme ensuring transparency and accountability Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister, Government of India, recently unveiled an innovative initiative by the Food Safety and…
