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Tiruchi’s eateries turn the page on newspapers as food packaging material

Restaurants and eateries in Tiruchi have started complying with the directive issued in September by Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), to stop using newspapers to pack, serve or store edibles, though some vendors are still to fall in line

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Mysuru to host International Food Convention from Dec. 7

IFCON-2023, the ninth edition of the International Food Convention, to be held in Mysuru from Dec 7-10. Theme: “TRIMSAFE”. Inaugurated by ISRO Chairman Dr S Somnath. Over 2,500 registrations, 200 delegates from abroad. AFSTI awards, best oral & poster presentations. 18 sub-themes, 100 stalls, CSIR & FSSAI pavilions. Job mela…

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KVVES demands separate department for retail sector

KVVES demands separate dept. for retail trade to protect existing jobs, create new ones; requests govt. to raise GST registration & FSSAI licence limits to ₹2 cr., extend consideration to small-scale traders, unify fines, relax tax, ensure compensation for evicted traders, solve traffic issues.

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In food we trust: laying out health and hygiene norms

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India celebrates 60 years of Codex: Safeguarding consumer health and fair food trade

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the National Codex Contact Point for India. Read further on Dynamite News

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FSSAI’s Save Food, Share Joy campaign to be launched in Ernakulam on November 1

FSSAI, Kerala Hotel and Restaurants' Association, and Bakers' Association of Kerala partner to launch 'Save Food, Share Food, Share Joy' initiative in Ernakulam district. Aim is to reduce wasted food and increase safe, nutritious food for those in need. 5,000 members in Ernakulam district and 60,000 across the State to…

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Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended the inclusion of QR code on food products for accessibility by visually impaired individuals stating that this will ensure access to safe food for all including individuals with special needs such as visually impaired individuals.

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Pesticide residues in vegetables: Agriculture dept. to streamline collection of surveillance samples

Agriculture Dept. streamlines collection of surveillance samples for testing vegetables/fruits for pesticide residues. Samples collected from all 152 local body blocks in Kerala. Results published on PRRAL website every month. MoU between PRRAL head & FSSAI Commissioner. Data analysed every 3 months & published on PRRAL website & scientific publications.…

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Addition of protein binders and emulsifiers is not permitted in milk and milk products: FSSAI

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified in a statement that addition of protein binders or any other additives is not permitted in milk and milk products as specified in the Appendix A of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation,…

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Restore incentive for cashew exports: Tamil Nadu Cashew Processors and Exporters Association

TNCPEA urges APEDA to restore export incentive for cashew kernels to 5%, exempt raw cashew nuts from FSSAI clearance, and increase interest equalisation scheme rate to 5%. This will help revive cashew exports, which have dropped due to the current 2.5% incentive and 3% interest rate.

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Consumers and food vendors urged to immediately stop using newspapers for packing, serving and storing food items

The FSSAI noted that it is closely working with the States’ food authorities to prohibit the use of newspapers for wrapping or packaging food items

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Refrain from outdoor cooking, FSSAI tells sweet manufacturers in advisory for upcoming festive season

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed manufacturers of sweets to refrain from outdoor cooking practices as they can expose food and raw materials to environmental contaminants and pose risks to food safety. They were also sensitised to focus on testing and to ensure purchase of…

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Millets have a role to play in tackling lifestyle diseases: Veena George

Encouraging younger generation to include millets in diet, Health Minister Veena George inaugurated 'Eat Right Millet Mela' to promote millets in Kerala. UN declared 2023 Int'l Year of Millets, highlighting their importance in tackling lifestyle diseases. Minister announced plans for millet food festival. Event organised in collaboration with NIIST &…

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FSSAI to organise ‘Eat Right Millet Mela’ on Friday at NIIST

FSSAI, the country’s apex food regulator, is organising the festival as part of the national-level effort to position India as the global hub of millets.

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FCI wants more wheat and rice millers and processors to participate in e-auctions

FCI calls on millers, processors to participate in OMSS auctions to reduce prices of rice, wheat. 8K tonnes of wheat, 5K tonnes of rice offered at base rate. Only 0.38 lakh tonnes purchased in last two months. Eligible bidders can bid min. 10 tonnes, max. 100 tonnes for wheat, 10-1K…

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FSSAI to set up lab in Tirupati

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is contemplating setting up a state-of-the-art laboratory in Tirupati to ensure quality and healthy food to the devotees visiting Tirumala. The idea was mooted at the FSSAI’s 41st central advisory committee meeting held recently in Tirupati, where the authorities expressed willingness…

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State government gives approval to setting up two vending zones in Kalaburagi

Govt approves 2 vending zones in Kalaburagi to help vendors carry out business in earmarked places without disturbing traffic. Food Safety Dept to inspect food quality & FSSAI to provide certificates to vendors who fulfill conditions. #VendingZones #FoodSafety #FSSAI

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Munnar to get Kerala’s first clean street food hub

Munnar to get Kerala's 1st clean street food hub; FSSAI allocates ₹1 crore for amenities, including toilet block, waste mgmt, chairs, rest place, roofing & lighting. District Collector, Health Secy, LSGD Secy, Tourism Secy, NHM Coordinator & State Food Safety Commissioner to form committee. Hub to provide hygienic food to…

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Special drive to speed up issuance of FoSCoS licences to food vendors from today

If an applicant does not receive the FoSCoS licence within 30 days of applying due to some reason, they will receive the auto-generated licence in their E-mail without further delay.

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Health officials, FSSAI allay fears over arrival of stale fish in Kerala markets

The seizure of fish unfit for human consumption in Thrissur last week has triggered fears that unscrupulous elements will take advantage of the fish demand in the State while there is a visible shortage of landing of local favourite varieties due to the trawling ban.

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Thirupapuliyur Uzhavar Sandhai gets FSSAI’s Eat Right certification

The Thirupapuliyur Uzhavar Sandhai in Cuddalore has obtained Eat Right (Fruits and Vegetable Market) certification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

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PIL in Madras High Court challenges ban on using the word ‘water’ to sell non carbonated water-based beverages

The Madras High Court on Monday ordered notice to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on a public interest litigation petition challenging its January 12, 2023 circular which states that non-carbonated water-based beverages should not be sold, projected as ‘water’ in any form, be it in the…

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‘Better surveillance, efficient labs helped Kerala top FSSAI national food safety index’

Continuous monitoring of targets for collecting statutory samples and surveillance, increasing efficiency of labs, prompt disposal of public grievances, and prompt online updates helped Kerala improve its rank from sixth among large States in 2021-22 to the first in 2022-23 in the national food safety index of the Food Safety…

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State comes first in national food safety index

Kerala has secured the first position in the national food safety index of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

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Gauhati High Court quashes Nagaland government’s ban on dog meat

The judgement was passed after Justice Marli Vankun heard a petition by three persons who supplied and sold dog and dog meat in Nagaland before the ban was enforced via the notification on July 4, 2020.

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