Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (fssai)

A1 and A2 milk differ in their beta-casein protein composition, which varies based on cow breed.

Mansukh Mandaviya to release State Food Safety Index on June 7; food safety standards on agenda

Last year, Tamil Nadu had secured the top rank, whereas, Andhra Pradesh was the poorest performer among the large states.

Big food companies keen on food fortification: FSSAI

Big food companies like Cargill, Future group and Tata Global Beverages have shown interest in launching fortified food items to fight malnutrition, a top official of food safety regulator FSSAI today said.

Nestle seeks SC nod to destroy 550 tonnes of Maggi Noodles

The company said that pursuant to withdrawal announcement and ban order on June 5, 2015, Nestle India Ltd had recalled stocks of Maggi Noodles and till September 1, 2015 destroyed around 38,000 tonnes of Maggi Noodles.

Nestle to sell chicken variant of Maggi on Snapdeal

The popular brand of noodles had passed tests by three government-accredited laboratories, as ordered by the Bombay High Court which in August had lifted ban on the instant noodles that was imposed by food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

FSSAI to fast track product approval process

The authority is looking at beefing up scientific and technical teams and bringing about more clarity in the product approval process

FSSAI sets 12K standards for food additives & ingredients

The move is expected to benefit food companies as they would not require to seek product approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) if they comply with these standards. At present, there are 375 FSSAI safety standards for food items but none for food additives and ingredients.

FSSAI needs to streamline provisions: Harsimrat Badal

The growth of food processing sector is very vital as it ensures food security and better remuneration to farmers for their produce, said Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.