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When it comes to packaged foods, we often think they are clean and safe to consume, but the reality is so different. A recent update by food authority the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has highlighted that three of the major Indian brands have raised concerns over foods safety. Scroll down to read…
NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a statutory notice to IRCTC over alleged food safety and hygiene violations on board Train No. 12223, the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Ernakulam Duronto Express after a video circulating on social media showed catering staff washing utensils inside a train toilet.In the notice, FSSAI…
When a packet says “FSSAI Approved,” it can sound like a neat seal of safety, as if the product has been personally checked and blessed by the food regulator. In reality, the label is usually far less dramatic. For packaged foods in India, FSSAI rules require the logo and licence number to appear on the…
Cooking oil plays a crucial role in both nutrition and food preparation. It is said to be the primary source of energy and essential fatty acids that the human body needs for cell function, brain health, and hormone production as well. It also helps in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and…
NEW DELHI: In a big relief for food businesses, the country’s food regulator has made licences valid for life.Under new rules notified by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), food licences and registrations will now remain valid permanently, unless cancelled for violations. This means lakhs of restaurants, small eateries and vendors will no…
While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has claimed in the Supreme Court that the framing of front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulations would take longer and sought more time, a look at several regulations framed by the authority in the last ten years shows that the average time taken to frame one or…
NEW DELHI: When questions are raised about the safety of any food article, India’s food regulator will now ask for proof, not promises. From what a product contains and how much Indians actually eat to whether it’s safe over time, every claim will have to be backed by data to assess its safety. From Jan…
Representative image (AI-generated) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a clarification on the use of the word “tea” on food packaging and labelling, stating that only beverages made from the plant Camellia sinensis can legally be sold as tea.According to the press release issued on Wednesday, the food regulator said that…
Eggs have always held a special place on our plates, from simple boiled ones at breakfast to hearty omelets packed with veggies. Lately, though, social media buzz-and some news clips stirred up fears about cancer risks tied to eating them. Thankfully, India’s top food safety body-the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), put…
