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Why MDH, Everest spices are under international scrutiny | Explained

Indian spice export industry faces crisis over ethylene oxide contamination, sparking international investigations and calls for stricter regulations.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — May 4, 2024

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu

A.P. Food Safety Department receives ₹80 crore funds for setting up food labs, says official

VIJAYAWADA Food Safety Department partners with FSSAI to establish labs, improve food safety with ₹80 crore funds.

The Hindu

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Toss out the junk food, bring back the healthy food plate

It should come as no surprise that India is experiencing an explosion of lifestyle diseases, with unhealthy diets being one of the single largest contributing factors

The Hindu

Government directs e-commerce firms to remove Bournvita, other drinks from ‘health drinks’ category

Government orders e-commerce companies to remove Bournvita and other drinks from health drinks category due to FSSAI regulations.

The Hindu

Ministry directs removal of ‘Bournvita’ from health drink category

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a directive to e-commerce platforms to remove drinks such as Bournvita from the category of "health drink." This is a significant action focused on protecting consumers, especially youngsters. This ruling is in response to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights…

The Times of India

E-commerce sites told to classify food items correctly

FSSAI directs e-commerce FBOs to categorize food products correctly, clarifying misclassification of health and energy drinks.

The Hindu

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100 jails certified as Eat Right Campuses as part of FSSAI’s nationwide campaign for safe, healthy and sustainable food

FSSAI certifies over 100 prisons as 'Eat Right Campuses' in New Delhi, promoting clean, nutritious food access.

The Hindu

Centre tells NGT no need to bring slaughterhouses under EIA

Centre tells NGT no need to bring slaughterhouses under EIA, 2006 as existing guidelines are sufficient for regulation.

The Hindu

Can resveratrol-copper be used to prevent metastasis without trials?

TMC researchers find resveratrol-copper combo reduces chemotherapy toxicity, may prevent cancer metastasis, and offer multiple health benefits.

The Hindu

Tata Institute claims its Rs 100 tablet can prevent cancer recurrence

In what can be said as a breakthrough in cancer research and treatment, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) has found an affordable way to stop recurrence of cancer. Currently, lakhs and crores are spent on cancer treatment and TMC doctors have found that a tablet to treat cancer can be available…

The Times of India

False labelling claims will lead to cancellation of license and legal prosecution: FSSAI

The Hindu

Illegally sold medicines seized in Hyderabad

Drugs Control Administration seizes illegally sold medicines in Hyderabad, including Vitency capsules falsely marketed as food products.

The Hindu

IndiGo passenger claims screw found in sandwich; airline says incident not reported during journey

An IndiGo passenger has claimed that he found a screw in a sandwich served by the airline, which on Tuesday said the issue was not reported to it during the journey.

The Hindu

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Drawing customers no mean task for consumer brand start-ups offering sustainable products

Sustainability has been the buzzword lately. However, the hype around it does not seem to have translated into easy markets for consumer brand startups in the space.

The Hindu

Govt plans to do away with multiple certifications for food products; only FSSAI nod mandatory

The government has approved amendments in food safety regulations, requiring only one certification from FSSAI for food products.

The Hindu

Homestays in Kodagu told to register under FSSAI

FSSAI authorities in Kodagu require homestays in the coffee land to register and obtain a mandatory licence for operations.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Indian Navy steps up surveillance in Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden; Transport unions threaten to intensify protests, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 4, 2024

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FSSAI issues show cause notice to IndiGo for serving sandwich with worms

FSSAI issues show cause notice to IndiGo for allegedly serving unsafe food on flight.

The Hindu

Walkathon for millet promotion

CFTRI scientists and students joined FSSAI and delegates of IFCON for the "Eat Right Millet Walkathon" to mark the Year of Millet 2023. The event aimed to promote millet consumption and its suitability for cultivation under changing climatic conditions. Nearly 300 people participated in the walkathon, which began at CFTRI…

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

In food we trust: laying out health and hygiene norms

Dynamite News

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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