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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…

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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).

The Hindu

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).

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Gummies and fizzies for wellness? | We need to talk about nutraceuticals

With ‘candy’ offerings and catchy marketing spins, the Indian nutraceutical market is booming. Many are worried it piggybacks on poor science

The Hindu

Aavin launches new milk variant with vitamins A, D; half-litre to be priced at ₹22

Aavin on Tuesday launched a milk variant in Chennai – fortified cow milk with vitamins A and D

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

FSSAI finds 32 fresh cases in alleged contravention of the provisions of Food Safety and Standards rules

As per the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (Advertisements & Claims) Regulations, 2018, deceptive claims or advertisements are prohibited and can be punishable offences under Section 53 of the FSS Act, 2006.

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NCPCR seeks removal of misleading labels on Bournvita

The NCPCR said it has received a complaint wherein it was informed that Bournvita contains high percentage of sugar and contents or substances which may have a harmful impact on the health of children

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Varanasi Cantt railway station awarded 'Eat Right Station' with a 5-star rating certification by FSSAI

LUCKNOW: Indian Railways’ Varanasi Cantt Railway Station has been awarded a 5- star 'Eat Right Station' certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers.

The Hindu

District anganwadis to get food safety ratings

Grading of four anganwadis in each food safety circle to begin this month

The Hindu

Excise officials await lab results on beverage seized from Kozhikode

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Hemp is the newest Indian superfood in restaurants and cafés across the country

In November 2021, FSSAI approved the use of hemp seeds in limited quantities in food and beverages

The Hindu

Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study

Independent study votes against Health Star Rating that is being recommended by FSSAI

The Hindu

Street vendors selling food in Bengaluru to be trained by BBMP and FSSAI on cleanliness and food safety

Muralidhar K., Deputy Commissioner (Welfare), told The Hindu that the initiative is being taken up as per the new guidelines of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) where an FSSAI team will train street vendors on the safe parameters to be followed while preparing food

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KSR railway station gets five-star rating for food quality, hygiene

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Andhra Pradesh: ‘Maintain buffer stocks in ration depots in Agency areas’

Many tribal people are suffering due to poor supply of rice, dal and sugar, says Food Commission official

The Hindu

FSSAI comes out with regulations for vegan foods

The food products to be called vegan, shall not have involved animal testing for any purpose, including safety evaluation, unless provided by any regulatory authority, says FSSAI notification

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu ranks first in food safety among large states, tops in all parameters

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has bagged the first rank among large states in the country in the State Food Safety Index 2021-2022.

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