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FSSAI issued strong advisory for Food Business companies not to use '100%' in food labelling

FSSAI issued strong advisory for Food Business companies not to u...

Fri, May 30, 2025

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday issued a strong advisory not to use the term "100%" in food labelling as the authority believes that it is misleading to consumers.

Zee Business Coverage Impact: FSSAI directs states to act strictly against fake paneer and reused oil

Zee Business Coverage Impact: FSSAI directs states to act strictl...

Sat, Apr 05, 2025

FSSAI has instructed states to carry out enforcement measures against paneer adulteration and ensure strict compliance with guidelines related to analog (imitation) paneer.

FSSAI orders probe into use of plastic sheets for idli steaming in Karnataka restaurants

FSSAI orders probe into use of plastic sheets for idli steaming i...

Sat, Mar 01, 2025

FSSAI, which is closely monitoring the situation, further said the practice of using plastic sheets raises significant food safety concerns due to the potential leaching of harmful chemicals from plastic into the food.

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FSSAI, BMC partner to take steps to make street food safer & more hygienic in Mumbai

FSSAI, BMC partner to take steps to make street food safer &...

Tue, Dec 24, 2024

In a significant move to improve food safety standards, FSSAI and BMC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing food safety practices among street food vendors in Mumbai.

Amid Tirupati row, Rajasthan government to run special campaign for prasad quality check

Amid Tirupati row, Rajasthan government to run special campaign f...

Sat, Sep 21, 2024

FSSAI launched a certification scheme for Bhog under the 'Eat Right' initiative.

Controlling chemical contamination in agricultural raw materials must: FSSAI

Controlling chemical contamination in agricultural raw materials...

Sat, Sep 07, 2024

Speaking at an event organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce here, she stressed the need for regular audits and the rejection of non-compliant produce at farm gates.

Minister JP Nadda directs FSSAI to waive off registration fee of Rs 100/year for street food vendors

Minister JP Nadda directs FSSAI to waive off registration fee of...

Sat, Jul 20, 2024

To encourage vendors and promote more and more registrations, he said FSSAI would waive the Rs 100 registration fee for the street food vendors.

FSSAI to make mandatory labelling of salt, sugar, fat on packaged food items in bold letters, bigger font

FSSAI to make mandatory labelling of salt, sugar, fat on packaged...

Sat, Jul 06, 2024

The decision to approve the amendment in the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 regarding nutritional information labelling was taken in the 44th meeting of the Food Authority, held under the chairmanship of Apurva Chandra, Chairperson, FSSAI.

FSSAI-marked cow urine circulated on social media platforms is fake: PIB Fact Check

FSSAI-marked cow urine circulated on social media platforms is fa...

Mon, May 20, 2024

An image circulating on WhatsApp that claimed that India's food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) marked cow urine is being bottled and sold in the market is fak

FSSAI asks fruit traders, food business operators not to use banned product 'calcium carbide' for fruit ripening

FSSAI asks fruit traders, food business operators not to use bann...

Sat, May 18, 2024

Calcium carbide, commonly used for ripening fruits like mangoes, releases acetylene gas, which contains harmful traces of arsenic and phosphorus.

Online paan company Betel Leaf raises $1.2 million in bridge round led by IPV, Venture Catalysts

Online paan company Betel Leaf raises $1.2 million in bridge roun...

Thu, May 16, 2024

The company packs its paan in triple-layer pouches for clean and minimal hand touch, keeping hygiene in mind.

FSSAI claims reports on 'approval of 10 times more pesticides' as baseless, says India's standards are strictest in the world

FSSAI claims reports on 'approval of 10 times more pesticide...

Sun, May 05, 2024

"Some media reports are claiming that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) allows ten times more pesticide residue in herbs and spices. Such reports are false and malicious," FSSAI said through a press release.

FSSAI in process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals: CEO

FSSAI in process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's...

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Food safety regulator FSSAI said it is in the process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals, amid a global report that claimed the company was adding higher sugar content in the product.

Exclusive: FSSAI to investigate quality-related claims made against Nestle

Exclusive: FSSAI to investigate quality-related claims made again...

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Sources told Zee Business that the regulator's scientific committee will investigate the report, and action against Nestle is possible if discrepancy is found. The consumer department will also seek clarification from Nestle.

Govt directs e-commerce firms to remove drinks, beverages from 'health drinks' category

Govt directs e-commerce firms to remove drinks, beverages from...

Sat, Apr 13, 2024

On April 2, food safety standards regulator FSSAI directed all e-commerce food business operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorisation of food products being sold on their websites.

Nutraceutical industry growing beyond expectations: FSSAI chief

Nutraceutical industry growing beyond expectations: FSSAI chief

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

India's nutraceutical industry with current market size of USD 4 billion is growing rapidly beyond everyone's expectations, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO Kamala Vardhana Rao said.

FSSAI asks food vendors, consumers not to use newspapers for food packaging: Check health risks involved

FSSAI asks food vendors, consumers not to use newspapers for food...

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

"The ink used in newspapers contains various bioactive materials with known negative health effects, which can contaminate food and lead to health issues when ingested," FSSAI cautioned on Wednesday.

FSSAI issues new definitions for single malt and single grain whiskey

FSSAI issues new definitions for single malt and single grain whi...

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

The food regulator says single malt whiskey will be the one made from only malted barley, in a still pot, at a single distillery. The new whisky norms will be implemented from March 1, 2024.

Looking at ways to regulate street food vendors to impose some quality standards: DPIIT secretary

Looking at ways to regulate street food vendors to impose some qu...

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

The secretary said that he is mentioning this issue because the department is introducing a bill in parliament this session, which seeks to decriminalise a lot of minor offences from the colonial times that provided for imprisonment for minor offences.

In a first FSSAI notifies standards for basmati rice; rules to be in effect from 1 August 2023

In a first FSSAI notifies standards for basmati rice; rules to be...

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) came out with new regulations amid growing complaints about adulteration in basmati rice

FSSAI's draft norm on front-of-the-pack nutritional labelling will hit small sweet-namkeen makers: CAIT

FSSAI's draft norm on front-of-the-pack nutritional labellin...

Mon, Nov 28, 2022

The regulator has sought comments from stakeholders on the regulations.

Food items to now get 'star rating': FSSAI issues draft notification for nutritional labeling — check details

Food items to now get 'star rating': FSSAI issues draft...

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

According to the notification, it is mandatory for packaged products to have information about ‘Nutritional Content’ on the packet.

BIS certification mandatory for infant food items, orders government

BIS certification mandatory for infant food items, orders governm...

Fri, Sep 02, 2022

As per the new rule, no person shall manufacture, sell or display food items of children without BIS certification.

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