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FSSAI to test honey samples to revise standards: Sources

Around 10 market samples will be collected by FSSAI from 5 major players in distribution and manufacture of honey namely, Dabur, Patanjali, Baidyanath, Khadi and Himalayan.

August 24, 2016 / 14:45 IST
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is going to test honey samples on 21 parameters which have been set by a scientific panel. The data so generated will be used to revise standards.Around 10 market samples will be collected by FSSAI from 5 major players in distribution and manufacture of honey namely, Dabur, Patanjali, Baidyanath, Khadi and Himalayan.FSSAI will collaborate with the National Bee Board for collection of the honey samples.The data generated will be tested on additional parameters for adulteration.Watch video for more.

first published: Aug 24, 2016 01:56 pm

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