The Latest Breaking News from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

A red hexagon on your food pack? FSSAI proposes new warning-label regime

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed a new front-of-pack nutrition labelling system. This system will feature a red hexagon on a white background to indicate high salt, sugar, or fat content. FSSAI plans to implement these warnings within approximately four months after finalizing draft regulations. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

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 · Aug 4

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 · Jul 27

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

Dynamite News · Oct 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

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,…

Dynamite News · Oct 5, 2023

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 · Sep 29, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

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 · Jun 26, 2023