In a significant move to safeguard consumer health and ensure food safety, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all States and Union Territories to step …
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PET recyclers’ body says FSSAI guidelines on use of r-PET for food packaging to boost circular economy
Association of PET Recyclers (Bharat) hailed regulator FSSAI’s latest guideline on use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (r-PET) for food products packaging, saying it will boost circular economy. With an aim …
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new digital utility that enables consumers to directly report misleading claims made on food product labels. Consumers can …
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Ensuring Safe Festivities: FSSAI Directs States to Step Up Food Safety Checks on Dairy Analogues
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to step up surveillance on Dairy Analogues throughout the month of March, keeping …
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FSSAI initiates investigation into the use of plastic sheets for idli steaming in Karnataka restaurants
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed Karnataka’s State Food Safety Department to investigate reports of plastic sheets being used in the steaming process of idlis …
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FSSAI Directs States and UTs to Launch Anti-Adulteration Drive Ahead of Holi
With Holi around the corner, India’s apex food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has instructed all states and union territories (UTs) to conduct an anti-adulteration …
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FSSAI Launches Initiative to Combat Microplastic Contamination in Food and Water
The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated a project aimed at addressing microplastic contamination in food and packaged drinking water, Meghalaya Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh informed …
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FSSAI sets target to train 2.5 million food handlers by 2026
As part of the training, the country’s top food safety regulator will train people in university, college and hostel canteens to ensure availability of hygienically handled, safe food to people.The …
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FSSAI Reclassifies Packaged Drinking Water as High-Risk, Introduces Stricter Regulations
The FSSAI has reclassified packaged drinking water and mineral water as a high-risk food category, mandating stricter regulatory controls and annual facility inspections. The move, effective immediately following an order …
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FSSAI urges state authorities to enhance monitoring in the warehouses of e-commerce operators
Food regulator FSSAI asked state authorities to increase surveillance in warehouses of e-commerce operators and issue standard operating procedures (SoPs) for delivery personnel to ensure safe food to consumers. According …


