The Latest Breaking News from FSSAI

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.…

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,…

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,…

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.

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

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…

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 &…

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.

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…

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…

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