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Dabur shares drop 3% after FSSAI bars FMCG major from selling products with '100%' guarantee claims

Dabur India shares fell nearly 3% after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) barred the FMCG company from selling certain food products carrying misleading "100%" claims. The regulator said labels such as "100% Natural" and "100% Pure" violate the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations,…

The Economic Times

Beverage makers fail to get any relief from FSSAI on energy drinks misbranding

Beverage makers fail to get any relief from FSSAI on energy drinks misbranding

Food regulator FSSAI has given beverage companies, including PepsiCo and Reliance Consumer Products, 90 days to remove the term "energy drink" from product labels after rejecting the industry's plea for relief. The regulator says no standard exists for the category and has termed such branding and related functional claims misleading.

The Economic Times

Swiggy shares slide over 2% after FSSAI issues 9 notices over consumer complaints

Swiggy shares slide over 2% after FSSAI issues 9 notices over consumer complaints

Swiggy shares fell over 2% on Monday, extending losses for a second session after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints alleging food safety violations. The regulator has sought a detailed explanation, compliance report and documentary evidence, warning that…

The Economic Times

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FSSAI sends notice to IRCTC after viral video shows utensils being washed in train toilet

FSSAI Notice to IRCTC: A viral video has ignited controversy over food hygiene on Indian Railways. It allegedly shows catering staff washing utensils inside a train toilet. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, FSSAI, has issued a notice seeking clarification. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, IRCTC, has…

The Economic Times

Are You Eating Fake Jaggery? Try This 1-Minute Test

Jaggery, commonly known as Jaggery or gur, is a staple ingredient in many Indian kitchens. From sweets and tea to traditional desserts, it is often considered a healthier alternative to refined sugar. But here’s a shocking truth many people don’t realize. Not all jaggery sold in markets is pure. Some…

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

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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Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled

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.

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

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,…

Immediate ban imposed on serving food wrapped in newspapers: Here's why it can be dangerous

Immediate ban imposed on serving food wrapped in newspapers: Here's why it can be dangerous

The food regulator of the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has asked vendors and consumers to refrain from using newspapers for serving, packing, and storing food items, reports have said. It is a very common practice in our country to use newspapers to wrap fritters,…

The Times of India

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

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…

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…

Thirupapuliyur Uzhavar Sandhai gets FSSAI’s Eat Right certification

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).

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

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…

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).

Explained | Misleading food ads and regulations to curtail them

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recently flagged 32 fresh cases of misleading ads and claims by food business operators, prompting a statement asking them to desist from making unscientific and exaggerated claims or advertisements

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