27-02-2021 Direction to labs to include parameters for fortified food in analysis: FSSAI
The FSSAI issued a direction regarding the testing of fortified food and ordered the labs to include parameters for the same. The labs are also asked to obtain accreditation to analy |
27-01-2021 FSSAI directs state authorities to set-up a helpdesk for swift licensing & registration
The FSSAI's new licensing and compliance portal launched on 1 November 2020; the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) is running smoothly except for some migration and mapping issu |
27-01-2021 Calls for comment from herbicide-tolerant canola: Food Standards Australia New Zealand
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) calls for comment on an application to allow food from a genetically modified (GM) canola. The canola (MON94100) is genetic |
27-01-2021 FSA allows the manufacturing of pet and human food at the same plant
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has permitted the manufacturing of some pet foods and the food for human consumption in the same facility. Pet food containing products of ani |
25-01-2021 Indian Railways to resume e-catering along with the present RTE foods
As the demand to resume e-catering services is rising, IRCTC, the catering and tourism arm of Indian Railways, plans to resume its e-catering services for the passengers traveling in |
25-01-2021 FSSAI boosts efforts towards pan-India availability of unadulterated honey.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has escalated its efforts to ensure the availability of unadulterated honey to consumers. The food regulator re |
23-01-2021 Clover Leaf Seafoods recalls boneless sardines over Botulism concerns
Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp. is recalling two flavors of boneless sardines that may be prone to Clostridium botulinum's growth, thereby causing botulism poisoning. As per the n |
22-01-2021 FSSAI: Well cooked poultry meat and eggs are safe to eat
As the country-wide reports of Bird Flu, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently stated that well-cooked poultry meat and eggs are safe to eat. < |
15-01-2021 Nestle orders call back of over 381 tons of hot pockets that may contain extraneous materials
A report from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) states that Nestlé Prepared Foods has ordered the recall of approximately 762,615 pounds of not-ready- |
15-01-2021 Recall of polish sausage: undercooking concerns
Harvest Meats is recalling its Harvest brand Polish sausage from six Canadian provinces because company officials found it was undercooked. The recall notice does not indicate how mu |
15-01-2021 Juice maker shut down by federal judge: Washington State
In Washington State, a federal court has closed down a 51-year-old juice maker, Valley Processing Inc., employing 71 people, who was annually supplying 2.9 million apple juice servin |
14-01-2021 Organic imports from India need to fulfill more requirements for certification from USDA
The USDA's Organic Program (NOP) is changing its approach to oversight of imports from India. The USDA ends its recognition agreement that allows Agricultural and Proce |
08-01-2021 Country Kitchen brings a new range of flours infused with vital vegetables
Country Kitchen launched a massive range of flours infused with vital vegetables, millets, and grains. Made from high-quality ingredients like MP Sharbati wheat with handpicked veget |
02-01-2021 Draft for mandatory fortification of packaged milk & edible oil: FSSAI
The FSSAI has released draft regulations called Draft Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2020, for edible oil and milk's fortification ma |
02-01-2021 Salmonella contaminated eggs' Destruction: Lithuania order
Lithuanian authorities commanded the destruction of some eggs from Ukraine because of the detection of Salmonella. The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) prohibited the |
31-12-2020 Recall of Dungeness crabs: poisoning risk
The US-based company, Quinault Tribe, is voluntarily recalling approximately 58,000 pounds of live or un-eviscerated Dungeness crab because of potential domoic acid contamination, wh |
28-12-2020 Recall of spiced herring: Listeria risk
The California based company, B&I Overseas Trading Inc. of Van Nuys, recalls herring packed in oil because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. T |
21-12-2020 FSSAI issues new guidelines to analyze aflatoxin in food.
The FSSAI has revised the guidelines for methods of analyzing mycotoxins like aflatoxin in food. The new manual may be effective for laboratories immediately superseding the precious |
18-12-2020 FSSAI implements food color provisions for distilled beverages
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has called for implementing specific provisions of Draft Food Safety and Standards –Food Products Standards and Food Ad |
16-12-2020 Launch of scheme to approve Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies: Quality Council of India & FSSAI
The Quality Council of India (QCI), in collaboration with the FSSAI, has launched a scheme for approval of Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies aimed at scaling up the number of recognized |
12-12-2020 Changes in blanket guidance on meat shelf life: FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has modified the blanket guidance on meat's shelf life. The modified guidance is on modified atmosphere packed, vacuum packed, (MAP/VP) chille |
11-12-2020 Pulls unpasteurized, raw milk for bacterial risk: Washington dairy
Cozy Vale Creamery of Tenino, WA, is notifying consumers to discard or return any of the dairy’s retail raw cream and milk products with the best before dates of Dec. 12-14 thr |
08-12-2020 Salmonella outbreak hospitalizes seven, sickens dozens: France
Salmonella outbreak in France related to dry pork sausages leads to seven people's hospitalization; however, no deaths were reported. A total of 31 cases of salmonellosis hav |
08-12-2020 Company expands recall of deli meats: One sick from Listeria infection
There is confirmed one case report of infection, and Levitts Foods Inc. investigates Listeria contamination of deli meats. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s ( |
08-12-2020 Right regulations by FSSAI: Tackle adulteration in honey
A report by the CSE (Centre for Science and Environment) found that 77 percent of samples of Indian honey brands were adulterated and uncovered a case of food fraud in India. Indian |
29-11-2020 French Salmonella outbreak: Affected children
French Salmonella outbreak linked to a type of dried sausage specifically affected children. There have been 26 cases of salmonellosis. Children interviewed fell ill from Sep |
28-11-2020 FSSAI released draft on nutraceuticals: Redefines dosages
The FSSAI has released a draft on regulations called the Food Safety and Standards (Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Health Supplements |
27-11-2020 Fortified foods' norms for sickle cell anemia and Thalassemia: FSSAI
The FSSAI has released a draft of regulations called Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2020, about the fortified food products' standards, con |
27-11-2020 Unlabelled bottled beef, chicken recalled by Government: botulism poisoning
Government tests revealed a risk of the toxin that causes botulism poisoning in unlabeled bottled beef and chicken and triggered recall. The bottled chicken and beef do not i |
26-11-2020 Recall of undercooked 'Ready-to-eat' chicken
Tarantino Wholesale Foods Distributor prompted to recall more than 1,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breasts because of a customer complaint about what appears to be undercooked c |
25-11-2020 Recall of pre-cut fresh vegetables: Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee Inc. voluntarily recalls two of its Hy-Vee “Short Cuts” vegetable mix products across its eight-state region after tests showed potential contamination with Lister |
24-11-2020 Recall of Miss Vickie’s Chips because of glass pieces
Ottawa-based Miss Vickie’s Canada recalls a specific Miss Vickie’s brand Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips because of glass pieces. As per the CFIA (Cana |
23-11-2020 Draft on prohibitions related to regulations on blending of mustard oil: FSSAI
The FSSAI has released a draft regulation on directions from India's Government, prohibiting the mustard oil blending and seeking opinions from concerned by the second week of Januar |
23-11-2020 Recall of Smoked beef pastrami because of possible Listeria
Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. recalls Compliments brand smoked beef pastrami from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was possibly dis |
11-11-2020 HelloFresh recalls fish: Histamine poisoning
HelloFresh recalls specific batches of fish in New Zealand associated with cases of histamine poisoning. Implicated product included Fresh fish filets of 280-grams and 560-gr |
10-11-2020 Specialty foods for IEM, hypoallergenic import allowed till May 1, 2021: FSSAI
The FSSAI has extended the approval to import specialty foods for IEM (Inborn Errors of Metabolism) and hypoallergenic conditions. FSSAI has released an order regarding this saying t |
10-11-2020 E. coli outbreak associated with romaine; illnesses span six states
Officers are probing another outbreak of E. Coli O157: H7 infections of unknown origin. During the last three weeks, it's the third such outbreak. The CDC says recalled romaine lettu |
09-11-2020 Draft norms for atta, food grain, multi-source veg oil, dehydrated veggies
The FSSAI has released a draft regulations for standards of raw edible oil, multi-source edible vegetable oil, dehydrated vegetables, protein-rich atta, multigrain atta, mixed millet |
07-11-2020 License Modification Date Extended to June 30, 2021: FSSAI
The FSSAI has released an order extending the period for modification of license by existing FSSAI licensed manufacturers, without any modification fee till June 30, 2021, applicable |
05-11-2020 Sale of Til oil, Kangra tea, Honeydew without Agmark Permitted: FSSAI
The FSSAI has notified the regulations for til oil (from the northeast), Kangra tea, and honeydew sale without Agmark. Presently, these products cannot be sold without the Agmark sea |
04-11-2020 Regulations fixing TPCs for used & unused vegetable oil: FSSAI
The FSSAI has issued regulations fixing Total Polar Compounds (TPCs) for used and unused edible vegetable oil. As per the regulation, the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibiti |
04-11-2020 Recall of Miss Vickie's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips because of glass pieces
Miss Vickie's Canada, Ottawa-based, recalls specific Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips because of glass pieces' possible presence. The CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Age |
02-11-2020 Food for Special Medical Purpose in foods similar to drugs: FSSAI clarification
FSSAI has released a guidance note on food for particular medical purposes (FSMP) because of the large number of applications under the FSS Non-specified Food and Food Ingredients Re |
02-11-2020 Alerts against imports of cheese, seafood, juice: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses import alerts to impose U.S. food safety regulations for imported food. The agency upgrades and alters the alerts as required. |
29-10-2020 Food Standards Agency issued a warning about contamination of eggs with Salmonella
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) released a warning for possible contamination of eggs with Salmonella. The warning pertains to British Lion eggs, in packs of six, 10, 12, and 15, tha |
29-10-2020 Salmonella risk in eggs: FSA warning
The FSA (Food Standards Agency) has released a warning regarding eggs contaminated with Salmonella. The British Lion eggs were distributed in packs of 6, 10, 12, and 15, in s |
26-10-2020 FSSAI mandates food safety audits for meat & sweet shops by March 2021
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an order directing all the meat and sweet shops across the country to conduct a food safety audit of their premise |
26-10-2020 Sustainable palm oil - DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences set a trend
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) recently published over 30 case studies documenting industry efforts to transition to 100 percent sustainable palm oil. The step is a part of its campai |
24-10-2020 3-state Listeria outbreak because of Deli: 1 Death
United States' Public health officials have confirmed ten case reports requiring hospitalization and infected with a Listeria from three states–Florida, Massachusetts, and New |
23-10-2020 Notification of processing aids norms specifying intake, permitted level: FSSAI
The FSSAI has released the regulations regarding processing aids in India's official gazette, stated Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Ninth Amen |
22-10-2020 FoSCoS to implement nationwide; new system to come into force from November 1: FSSAI
FSSAI initiated the process; the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) will cover the entire country soon. The new system will come into force by November 1, 2020. As per FS |
14-10-2020 Danish Shigella outbreak because of Fresh mint
Danish Shigella outbreak, reported in Denmark that affected more than 40 people, was probably because of imported fresh mint. In the last two months, 44 consumers became ill, |
14-10-2020 Warning of Possible Salmonella in Liquid Tahina: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) releases public warning for not to consume or sell Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina because of possible Salmonella contaminati |
14-10-2020 Recall of Red Monkey Foods products containing parsley: Possible Salmonella contamination
Red Monkey Foods Inc. recalls organic parsley (initiated by High-Quality Organics (HQO) because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were allocat |
13-10-2020 Extension of last date to December 31, 2020 for mandatory food safety audit of FBOs: FSSAI
The FSSAI further extended the date as December 31, 2020, for (FBOs) food business operators' compulsory food safety audits under the FSS (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018. Ea |
13-10-2020 Recall of bakery products due to possible Salmonella contamination: Trinity Bakeshop Ltd
Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. recalls certain bakery products from the marketplace because of Salmonella contamination possibility. The items were distributed in Newfoundland a |
12-10-2020 Masking FBOs' info with stickers mandatory on food samples: FSSAI
The FSSAI released draft regulations regarding the rules for sampling and examining food items in which supplementary conditions are incorporated in the rules linked to approach for |
07-10-2020 Mexico's COFEPRIS and SENASICA collaborate with the USFDA for food safety
The Federal Commission for the Protection from Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) and the National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety and Quality (SENASICA) of Mexico initiated a colla |
05-10-2020 Strict legal action against breach of IMS Act: FBOs
The FSSAI notified an advisory for strict compliance with the IMS Act's provisions, 1992 (Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Food (Regulations of Production, Supply |
02-10-2020 Recall of Country Fresh watermelon chunks due to Listeria
Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination leads to recall of Country Fresh's watermelon chunks from selected outlets. The recent FDA inspection detected bacterial infestation on |
02-10-2020 To evade punishment, FBOs need to submit genuine information only: FSSAI
An advisory issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) states that the FBOs need to submit only genuine information, directly or through their agents and cons |
02-10-2020 Re-evaluation of Listeria in Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods by FAO and WHO
Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are planning to re-evaluate the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in RTE foods at th |
02-10-2020 New Formula ensures safer consumption of camel milk, claim Denmark scientists
A formula for a freeze-dried starter culture to keep camel milk and its products safe was revealed by the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) scientists. The Food and |
01-10-2020 Warning to Rhode Island consumers to avoid Health is Wealth products: Botulism risks
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) releases advisory for consumers to avoid sea moss gel, juices, and smoothies, procured from Health is Wealth Nutrition Center located at |
01-10-2020 FSSAI is getting tough against the impure and adulterated edible oil
FSSAI has aggravated its crackdown against the adulterated edible oil's sale all over India, using a quality survey. The food regulator performed a survey pan-India between 25 to 27 |
01-10-2020 Salmonella outbreak triggers investigation and Sprout recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a fourth notice to recall Micro-greens alfalfa sprouts. The notice's primary focus is on Sunsprout brand sprouts (100-gram packaging |
01-10-2020 USFDA issues a warning letter to Panacea Biotec for its Baddi manufacturing unit
USFDA issued a warning letter to Panacea Biotec India Ltd. for its manufacturing facility at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd (PBPL), the company's wholly-owned unl |
28-09-2020 FSSAI promotes healthy food and a healthy diet for kids in school.
The Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and Balanced Diets for Children in School) Regulations, 2020 were notified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). These |
28-09-2020 Australian Scientists may find E. coli treatment as per the study
Australian scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) claim to have unearthed a Shiga toxin producing pathway in their research that may help develop the treatment of e |
26-09-2020 FSSAI may necessitate edible oils fortification with vitamins A and D
The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is planning essential fortification of edible or cooking oil with vitamins A and D to enhance the country's population's immu |
25-09-2020 ‘Best before’ label mandatory on loose sweets from October 1, 2020
The FSSAI issued a notification that a “best before date” label will become mandatory for all loose sweet packets and non-packaged sweets from October 1, 2020. |
25-09-2020 FSSAI bans blending various edible oils in Mustard Oil
The FSSAI released a notification dated September 23, 2020, concerning the operationalization of Draft (FSS) Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Amendmen |
25-09-2020 Outbreak of Cyclospora infection due to salad has ended, claims CDC FDA may carry on its investigation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claimed that the salad induced Cyclospora infections in various states has finally ended. The infection outbreak was caused by Fr |
25-09-2020 Food sold on social media may be risky for your health, warns FSIC
The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has released a warning for Australian citizens about the health hazards of food sold on various social media platforms like Facebook and We |
22-09-2020 180 days deadline for food packaging printing ink standards: FSSAI
FSSAI has directed for standardization of ‘printing inks’ used on food packaging vide Sub-Regulation 3(9) of FSS (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. It has now set a timeline |
21-09-2020 Ban on toluene-based inks for food packaging explained by DIC India
DIC India launched DIC Konnect, a unique digital program, to create awareness regarding the ban on toluene-based inks food packaging. Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) b |
17-09-2020 Contaminants, toxins including Aflatoxin M1 norms issued: FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) releases gazette notification for regulations on crop and metal contaminants' limits in food items. This Food Safety |
07-09-2020 Disclosure of calories becomes necessity for food services companies having 10 or more outlets
A gazette notification from the FSSAI named the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) First Amendment Regulations, 2020 mandates the disclosure of calorific value (in k |
07-09-2020 EFSA declares new date for Dietary sugars’ safety assessment: in 2021
The EFSA’s (European Food Safety Authority) announces a new date for dietary sugars’ safety assessment because of the Covid-19 pandemic. An exceptionally high volume of s |
05-09-2020 Reoperationalisation of additives & licensing norms for fish, fish products: FSSAI
The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) releases an order regarding the operationalization of the FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) and FSS (Food P |
04-09-2020 Brazil nuts contaminated with salmonella : INFOSAN alerts
An alert for contamination of Brazil nuts by-product with Salmonella Anatum and Salmonella Typhimurium has been raised by the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN)< |
03-09-2020 GM Free certificate mandatory for 24 imports from January 1, 2021: FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recognizes 24 crops imported in India to imperatively declare ‘GM (Genetically Modified) Free/Non-GM’ certificate |
02-09-2020 FSSAI receives letter to withdraw the dairy analog draft notification: FIAPO
FIAPO, India’s apex animal rights body, writes to the CEO of FSSAI demanding the obliteration of Regulation number 2 (ii) (ea) of the Dairy Analogue Draft Notification number C |
01-09-2020 Standards for processed meat, meat products compliance by July 1, 2021: FSSAI
The FSSAI, apex food regulator of the country, releases standards for processed meat and meat products. It is called Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food |
01-09-2020 Voluntary recall of Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips: Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay issues a voluntary recall of select bags of Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. These recalled bags may |
27-08-2020 Testing labs to inspect food from other states: Kerala Onam Squads
The Commissionerate of Food Safety Kerala announced to set up checkposts called ‘Onam Squads’ across all entry points in the bordering districts of other states. They wil |
25-08-2020 The term ‘milk’ restricted only to dairy products , claims FSSAI
FSSAI confines the term ‘milk’ only to dairy products and proposed that all the imitation products consumed as alternatives to milk shouldn’t be using the term if d |
25-08-2020 Amendment norms notification for wheat bran and soybean including tofu: FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Second Amendment Regulations, 2020, f |
25-08-2020 Coronavirus not transmitted by food : US government & global health agencies
According to the US Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), there is no evidence to support Covid-19 transm |
24-08-2020 Ganeshotsav paves the way for Immunity-boosting, kadha flavor and mulethi modaks
This year's Ganeshotsav may remain famous for the wide variety of flavors of modak and their popularity. A range of immunity-boosting modaks has been pulling huge crowds th |
22-08-2020 States to ensure labelling compliance under FSS nutra norms: FSSAI
The FSSAI has issued an order directing state food safety departments to ensure that FBOs dealing in the trade of products governed under the FSS (Food or Health Supplements, Nutrace |
20-08-2020 Restaurants pondering on reshaping their operations to alleviate the impact of
The COVID-19 has left a significant adverse effect on the entire restaurant industry. The restaurants are compelled to rethink their operations, both delivery and dine-out. Even thou |
20-08-2020 Quality control lab sets up in Porbandar for safe seafood: MPEDA
Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) inaugurated a Quality Control Laboratory in Porbandar for seafood processors and exporters. The lab will confirm product&nbs |
10-03-2020 GuiLin SanYang Dietary Ecological Industry Co.Ltd. Received warning letter
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed an inspection of their low-acid canned food and acidified food facility situated at No.13 Xicheng Boulevard Lingui Dis |
10-03-2020 Apollo Future Technology Inc. d/b/a Apollo E Cigs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products currently reviewed the website of Apollo Future Technology Inc and decided that the ele |
08-03-2020 Kakushime Matsuda Susan received warning letter
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed an evaluation of their seafood processing facility, Kakushime Matsuda Suisan, Hakodate, situated at 247 Furuk |
05-03-2020 FSSAI furnishes Clarification on the Circulation of Fake Order in its Name
Social media conducts a useful purpose but it can also have cons as can be seen from this incident. It has been highlighted to the FSSAI that a Fake/ Forged Order is being distribute |
04-03-2020 For Surplus Food Recovery, FSSAI Initiates Indian Food Sharing Alliance
The Indian Food Sharing Alliance (IFSA) is an FSSAI initiative that has been developed to solve food waste and hunger crisis of India by working with Food Recovery Agencies and NGO&r |
29-02-2020 Directions of FSSAI linked to SOP and Checklist for Issuance of RUCO Sticker to FBOs
On letter dated 25 February 2020, the FSSAI has furnished directions and offered the SOP and Checklist for issuance of Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) stickers to Food Bu |
22-02-2020 FSSAI to set up 10 New Offices for presence of Pan India
FSSAI will establish 6 new branch offices, 4 new import offices and 2 new food laboratories throughout the country. With this, FSSAI will have 4 regional offices in Mumbai, New Delhi |
14-02-2020 Union Ayush Ministry combines with FSSAI for new food regulation based on Ayurveda
The Union Ayush Ministry has joined hands with Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) to bring in new food regulation which is based on Ayurveda. This will be |
13-02-2020 FSSAI commences “Diet4Life” to aid People to Understand Metabolic Disorders
FSSAI has commenced “Diet4Life” to assist people in understanding metabolic disorders. The FSSAI initiative will render a comprehensive platform for parents, he |
12-02-2020 FSSAI Operationalizes Regulations on Limitations of Naturally Occurring Formaldehyde in Fish
The FSSAI has furnished a notification dated 10 Feb 2020 regarding instant operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) A |
11-02-2020 FSSAI furnishes orders on Packaging of Drinking Water and Migration Limits of Antimony and DEHP
FSSAI has furnished directions dated 07 February 2020 related to the immediate operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2020 regar |
24-01-2020 Impact on Yewale Tea due to utilization of unsafe food colour tartarazine: FDA
The renowned Yewale Tea has come under the scanner of FDA, Maharashtra due to the adulterated synthetic food colour tartrazine, an unsafe substance. FDA inspection was conduc |
22-01-2020 Ammonium sulphate is removed from milk adulterants: FSSAI
Ammonium sulphate has been removed from the adulterants list by the FSSAI, where dairy plants had to conduct Testing and inspection. FSSAI has issued a new list which should be follo |
16-01-2020 FSSAI advertises Amended Scheme for Testing and Inspection to be followed by Dairy Processing Plants
Through a notification issued on October 2013, the FSSAI had furnished guidelines on Scheme of Testing and Inspection which was to be accepted by dairy processing plants for the |
11-01-2020 Directions on Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) issued by FSSAI
The FSS Act, 2006 allows the utilization of vitamins or minerals or amino acids in functional foods, foods for special dietary uses, nutraceuticals and health supplements given that |
10-01-2020 Draco obtains Safe Quality Food Certification of Manufacturing Facilities
To assure continued excellence, currently Draco successfully completed the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification of its manufacturing facilities, through SGS Systems in Australia div |
09-01-2020 FSSAI to update food vending carts as part of street food makeover
FSSAI has determined to do a complete makeover of street food culture of India, and after successfully executing the Clean Street Food Hub projects across many places; the apex |
09-01-2020 Food textures impact healthiness perceptions
Study demonstrate how altering appearance could communicate healthier message New research has showed how food producers could alter the surface texture of products to chan |
04-01-2020 FSSAI prolongs implementation of labelling provisions for frozen desserts
FSSAI has prolonged the implementation of the labelling provisions for the products blanketed under the frozen dessert or confection category. The decision was made by the apex food |
03-01-2020 FSSAI: Alexa, tell the kids to eat right
In a 1st, the national food regulator has linked up with e-commerce giant virtual assistant Alexa of Amazon and is setting up ‘eat right’ labs in schools, looking to |
02-01-2020 FSSAI gives green signal to 30 rapid food testing kits across 6 categories
FSSAI has declared the introduction of novel rapid food testing devices/kits for quantitation of food-borne pathogens and toxins. It has granted 30 rapid food testing kits/devices ac |
02-01-2020 Managing bile acids and ceramide in bile helps in reduction norovirus infection
Human noroviruses are the major viral cause of food borne illness and acute diarrhoea around the world. |
31-12-2019 FSSAI developed advanced technologies for testing of food
In an act of strengthening the system of food testing, the apex food regulator of country, Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) has initiated to utilize advanced technol |
31-12-2019 Issuance of guidance by FDA on dual column labeling
The Food and Drug Administration has furnished additional information about needs for dual column labeling and serving sizes on the Nutrition Facts Label. The data is being rendered |
26-12-2019 Consulting paper issued by FSSAI for reviewing method of applying for licences
Consulting paper has been issued by FSSAI to review the existing methodology for applying of licences under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Under the intended method, FBOs (food b |
23-12-2019 FSSAI to settle in 2 months regulations to ban sale, advertisement of junk foods in schools, within 50m of campus
CEO of FSSAI, Pawan Kumar Agarwal stated that food regulator is likely to conclude within the next 2 months its intended regulations to ban sale as well as advertisements of jun |
18-12-2019 Delinking front-of-pack labelling regulations from general ones: FSSAI
The apex food regulatory of country, FSSAI, has determined to delink the front-of-pack labelling regulations from the general labelling needs. As stated by chief executive offic |
18-12-2019 Usage of soy leghemoglobin as a color additive is now effective after FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is offering notice that the stay of the effective date for the final rule amending the color additive regulations to permit for the s |
11-12-2019 FSSAI requests industry to lower level of unsafe food to less than 1% over next 4 years
Stating that the public notion about food overall in the country is very low, Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) Chairman Pawan Kumar Aggarwal requested the industry to brin |
10-12-2019 Recalling of Frozen Sandwiches by White Castle Due to Listeria Outbreak
Regional hamburger chain of America, White Castle has declared a voluntary call back for its frozen food line due to possible traces of Listeria monocytogenes. The products impa |
11-10-2019 Action against presence of animal ingredients products having green dot sought by FSSAI
An action against food products including nutraceuticals and health supplements has been sought by FSSAI, which in spite of containing gelatin shells or ingredients from animal origi |
05-10-2019 FSSAI Launch ‘Trans Fat Free’ logo for Food safety agency
Launch of the “Trans Fat Free” logo was launched by FSSAI during the 8th International Chefs Conference in the national Capital. However, the usage of the logo by |
03-10-2019 FSSAI directs mandatory audits of high-risk food businesses
The food regulator of apex has directed mandatory auditing for high-risk category food businesses by December 31, 2019. The first question was regarding the initiation of pro |
11-09-2019 Bacteria 'Salmonella' detected In MDH Sambhar Masala by US Food Regulator; several Lots withdrawnSalmonellosis is caused due to consumption of contaminated food with Salmonella, which is one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. A distributor of MDH Masala in United States |
05-09-2019 Amul gets notice for non-participation in milk fortification program: FSSAIAmul has refused to milk fortification program due to which it gets a notice by FSSAI. The fortification program is for the artificial inclusion of nutrients into milk. As per the Amul officials, t |
07-08-2019 Food Safety Recovery Regulations, 2019 notified by FSSAIThe Food authority has come up with the regulation to ensure the food safety and standards related with recovery and distribution of surplus food. The food safety recovery regulation ensures the de |
07-08-2019 Food Safety Recovery Regulations, 2019 notified by FSSAIThe Food authority has come up with the regulation to ensure the food safety and standards related with recovery and distribution of surplus food. The food safety recovery regulation ensures the de |
03-08-2019 Discontinue toy addition in food packs: FSSAIAn advisory is issued by the FSSAI to food businesses related to discontinuation of toy addition in food products. It is done to prevent the contamination chances and ingestion risk by kids. < |
30-07-2019 Voluntary logo launched for tans-fat-free claim: FSSAIThe FSSAI stated that they have introduced a voluntary logo for trans-fat-free claim made by FBOs (food business operators). The FBOs can display it at their outlets and on food products if they ad |
30-07-2019 Non-GMO Certification requirements updated by NSF InternationalAn updated version of non-GMO certification program has been published by NSF International. The revision was done with the help from regulatory, industry and non-GMO expert. This updated version w |