Food Safety Standards Authority Of India

Swiss food major Nestle India‘s flagship product Maggi has resurrected itself after it was forced off the shelves fifteen months ago following allegations that the popular noodle contained seven-times the permissible level of lead.

FSSAI signs pact with ASCI to check misleading advertisements

The agreement also requires ASCI to report to FSSAI non- compliance of ASCI's decisions for further action as required per provisions of the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Act, Agarwal said after signing the agreement.

Due diligence must for making food safety reports public: FSSAI

"While we appreciate the case... that highlights issues and points out various risks associated with the food we consume, there is also serious concern in terms of implications when such studies are reported in the media and tend to create panic," Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO Pawan Agarwal told reporters here.

Pulse import: FSSAI sets foreign matter limit at 3 per cent

In a bid to ensure quality of imported pulses, food safety watchdog FSSAI has issued draft quality regulations and fixed the foreign matter limit at a maximum 3 per cent by weight.

FSSAI extends last date for registration under Food Safety Act

A number of registrations have been received in the Health Ministry for extending the time for obtaining license and registration for the further period, Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said in a notification.

FSSAI justifies Maggi ban; says would hear Nestle

Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday justified the ban on Maggi noodles before the Bombay High Court, saying that the popular instant snack contained lead beyond permissible limit.

Nestle India violated laws, FSSAI tells HC

The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday alleged in the Bombay High Court that Nestle India had violated laws in the country by producing Maggi with lead content more than permissible limits.

FSSAI proposes banning health supplements sale as medicines

Clamping down on mis-labelling of 'health supplements', food safety regulator FSSAI proposed banning sale of these products as 'medicines' and announced new norms for products based on ayurveda, sidhha, unani and other traditional health systems.

FSSAI justifies Maggi ban; says will give hearing to Nestle

FSSAI lawyer and Maharashtra Advocate General Anil Singh argued that the food regulator had studied the representation of Nestle India (Maggi manufacturer) and was ready to give the company a hearing.

FSSAI to soon issue draft notification for liquor standards

"The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will come up with a draft notification on the standards of alcoholic beverages in next 45 days," a source said.

Alocoholic drinks may come under FSSAI lens

The Food Safety Standards Authority of India will come up with a draft notification on the standards of alcoholic beverages in next two months.