FSSAI

Why packaged foods continue to make a killing
Ruhi Shelke, a working professional in her early 20s, likes the banana chips from her favourite local chain, Hot Chips. “They make it hot and fresh right in front of my eyes,” she says. The outlet claims to be using sunflower oil, but the clear plastic packaging does not specify…
Newslaundry
12 min read
FSSAI issues new rules for food packaging to prevent misleading of consumers
In a bid to make the nutrition profiles of food items, which are sold in market, to be more visible to consumers, the Union Health and Family Welfare ministry has said in a press release that such information must be in bold letters and a relatively increased font size.
The Times of India
2 min read
How to identify fake cooking oil? (FSSAI recommended tips)
Nearly 18,000 litres of fake cooking oil was seized by the medical department in Ajmer, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has tweeted. "About 18 thousand liters of misbranded edible oil was seized on Thursday #Ajmer by the medical department in a campaign against #मिलावट . Here,…
The Times of India
4 min read
Assam Food Safety Department cracks down on Carbide-laden fruits
Continuing its drive against carbide-laden fruits the Food Safety Department of Assam conducted a drive at Fancy Bazar area in Guwahati and seized a large quantity of mangoes containing carbide. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News
2 min read
TOI Health News Morning Briefing | FLiRT variants identified in Kolkata, Harvard study finds when to take aspirin during heart attack, simple tests to check purity of milk, FAQs on heat stroke answered, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to undergo wrist surgery, and more
After Maharashtra, FLiRT variants identified in Kolkata: COVID symptoms to pay attention to
The Times of India
4 min read
Cow urine, claimed to be licensed by FSSAI, goes viral over social media: Here's what health ministry says
In response to viral reports claiming the marketing of FSSAI licensed bottled cow urine, the Union Health Ministry has released a statement.
The Times of India
3 min read
FSSAI asks fruit traders, food biz not to use banned product 'calcium carbide' for fruit ripening
Food regulator FSSAI has asked traders and food business operators not to use the banned product ‘calcium carbide’ for ripening of fruits.
The Hindu
3 min read
SC notice to Centre on plea alleging overuse of pesticides on crops and food items
The Supreme Court sought response from the Centre and others on a plea claiming overuse of pesticides and other chemicals on crops and food items is resulting in deaths.
The Hindu
3 min read
Tea body fears 50% crop loss ahead
Tea production in Assam and West Bengal may drop by 50% due to lack of rainfall, impacting industry and prices.
The Hindu
3 min read
Video of a man cooking paratha in diesel goes viral; netizens tag FSSAI
Paratha, commonly consumed in India, has innumerable variations. Mostly stuffed with mashed vegetables, boiled potatoes, finely grated paneer or even with non vegetarian food like minced chicken, egg and mutton, paratha is a staple diet in many households in India. Indians have experimented a lot with paratha.
The Times of India
3 min read