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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Food Safety & RegulationsTESTING & QUALITY CONTROL
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 …
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FSSAI convenes meeting of Rice Millers and Fortified Rice Kernel manufacturers aimed at strengthening Food Safety Standards and Compliance with Fortification
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a significant meeting with stakeholders from the Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) manufacturing sector and rice millers in Hyderabad, today. The …
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FSSAI is now more pro-active, industry-centred with fast responses: Nestle
There has been a dramatic change in the tone and tenor of FSSAI, and the Indian food regulator has now become more pro-active and industry-centred with fast responses in the …
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GNT will showcase the versatility of its plant-based, sustainable EXBERRY® colouring solutions at Fi India (25-27 September, Bangalore). The EXBERRY® portfolio features a broad spectrum of colours made from fruits, vegetables and …
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Government Boosts Support for Street Food Vendors with Fee Waiver and Enhanced Training Initiatives
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to waive the Rs 100 registration fee for street food vendors. Nadda emphasized …
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SJM Welcomes FSSAI Approval for Labeling of Salt, Sugar, and Fat on Packaged Food Items in bold letter
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) welcomed the FSSAI’s approval to a proposal to make mandatory labelling of salt, sugar, fat on packaged food items in bold letters, saying it will …
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FSSAI asks food operators to remove claim of 100% fruit juice from ads and packaging labels
All the food business operators have also been instructed to use up all existing pre-printed packaging materials before September 1, 2024. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) …


