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Warehouses must be registered, handlers trained, and hygiene audits uploaded, the FSSAI CEO said at a meeting with over 70 e-commerce platforms on July 8.

Indian food and consumer regulators calling out brands to nudge large companies towards compliance

Food and consumer laws have limited penalty powers, which may not be enough of a deterrent for companies, say legal experts

Dabur defends ‘100%’ label on Real Activ juice, seeks protection from FSSAI action

Dabur, in its affidavit filed on May 16, stated that the company modified the label of its fruit juice brand to "100% no added sugars and preservative” from the earlier claim of “100% Fruit Juice/ 100% Juice”.

Dabur’s '100% juice’ claim violates law cent percent: FSSAI tells Delhi HC

In June 2024, the food regulator had issued a notification directing food business operators to remove the claim of ‘100% Fruit Juices’ from the label and advertisement of fruit juices.

FSSAI is now more pro-active, industry-centred with fast responses: Nestle

Moreover, with the setting of more NABL-accredited laboratories by different leaders of FSSAI, the credibility of the testing process has also increased, said Narayanan, who led Nestle India after the Maggi crisis, which unfolded almost a decade back.

Tirupati Laddu Row: FSSAI issues show cause notice to ghee supplier

In the notice, the food regulator asked AR Diary Food Private Ltd why its central licence should not be suspended for contravention of the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011.

Food regulator FSSAI to launch campaign on awareness about microplastics in food

The development comes at a time when health experts are warning contamination of food microplastics is a key health risk. Even storing water in bottles, once packaged water is consumed, is a risk, say experts.

FSSAI orders removal of A1 and A2 claims from milk and dairy products

FSSAI highlighted that several FBOs have been marketing dairy products such as ghee, butter, and curd with claims about A1 and A2 milk under their FSSAI licence and registration numbers.

FSSAI launches project to assess prevalence of microplastics in Indian food products

Iodised salt had the highest concentration of microplastics (89.15 pieces per kilogramme) while organic rock salt had the lowest (6.70 pieces per kilogramme), according to the study

Near 12% of India's tested spice samples fail quality, safety standards: Report

India's domestic spice market was valued at $10.44 billion in 2022, according to Zion Market Research. Its exports of spices and spice products were a record $4.46 billion in the fiscal year that ended in March

Nutraceuticals may get cheaper, government looks to regulate prices: Report

Presently, nutraceuticals come under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and there are no such price regulations

MC Exclusive: FSSAI calls for strict compliance of food safety protocols after alarming contamination reports

From dead rats hidden in chocolate syrup bottles to frogs lurking in wafer packets, these revolting findings have ignited public outrage and cast a harsh spotlight on significant lapses in food safety and quality control.

Blade in Air India food: FSSAI instructs catering firm to install x-ray machine to detect metal pieces

FSSAI stated that following a detailed inspection, corrective measures have been implemented and an improvement notice has been served to prevent similar incidents in the future.

FSSAI asks airlines to pull up on quality of food served in flights amid safety concerns

The FSSAI also warned airlines of strict action and surprise checks amid concerns of repeated inflight food quality issues and safety lapses in terms of food served.

FSSAI initiates further probe into MDH, Everest spice products, likely to levy fines: Report

The report said that the action has been taken after adverse cases were found in several states, including Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Goa. The findings from some of these states showed that the “spices were not safe for consumption”, the channel said.

Remove '100% fruit juice' claim from labels and ads: FSSAI to food business operators

In the clarification issued regarding the marketing and selling of reconstituted fruit juices as ‘100% fruit juices’, FBOs are reminded that they must comply with the standards for fruit juice, the statement said.

Propagate FSSAI’s food safety messages among students: UGC to universities

The FSSAI, India’s apex food regulator under the aegis of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has been sharing updates on healthy food habits, information, and education campaigns to educate and empower consumers, alerts related to foodborne illness through its social media handles.

India's food regulator FSSAI warns against selling human milk

The market for online human milk sales has expanded rapidly, with milk banks, originally established as non-profit entities, now gathering milk from nursing mothers and selling it for profit.

FSSAI clears 28 MDH, Everest spice samples of contamination, results of 6 awaited: Report

The tests were conducted after the Hong Kong Food Authority had raised concerns recently, following which certain spice products from M/s Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH) and M/s Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd (Everest) were recalled for excessive ETO levels.

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

Considering the issue of rampant use of banned calcium carbide, FSSAI has permitted the use of ethylene gas as a safer alternative for fruit ripening in India.

India finally moves on food standards but enforcement has miles to go

Food is a state subject and food safety does not occupy high budgetary priority with most state governments

Owner of Chandigarh dhaba viral for 'diesel parantha' reacts amid backlash: 'We don't play with lives'

'We neither make any such thing as 'diesel paratha' nor serve any such thing to customers. A blogger had made that video just for fun,' owner Channi Singh told ANI.

Regulators need to bat more proactively for the consumer

Instances of global regulators flagging faults in products such as food and drugs lead to knee-jerk responses from domestic regulators caught napping.  They have the powers to regulate, it's time they did

CBI seizes Rs 1.42 crore during searches in FSSAI bribery case, total haul rises to Rs 1.8 crore

The searches started on Monday at Reliable Analytical Laboratories Pvt Ltd's senior manager Harshal Chougule's residence following his arrest, they said.

FSSAI lens on Nestle for baby food sugar levels, more brands face scrutiny: Reports

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has expanded its scrutiny to include all brands selling baby food and infant formula milk, with plans to evaluate compliance with prescribed guidelines. Strict measures are anticipated against those found to be non-compliant.