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FSSAI withdraws advisory banning claims of 'A1', A2' types of milk, its products

FSSAI withdraws advisory banning claims of 'A1', A2' types of milk, its products

In a fresh advisory, the FSSAI said, the advisory dated August 21, 2024, stands withdrawn for further consultation and engagement with the stakeholders

27 August,2024 12:59 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Can't market milk, ghee, butter under A1, A2 categories: FSSAI to food operators

Can't market milk, ghee, butter under A1, A2 categories: FSSAI to food operators

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all food businesses, including e-commerce food business operators (FBOs), to remove claims of A1 and A2 types from the packaging of milk and milk products. The two categories differ in terms of the beta-casein protein (a major component of cow's milk) the product may contain

23 August,2024 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
FSSAI to check microplastic contamination in Indian foods

FSSAI to check microplastic contamination in Indian foods

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastics that range in size -- from five millimetres to one micrometre. Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in a new report highlighted the presence of microplastics in common food items such as sugar and salt

19 August,2024 11:29 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai: FSSAI CEO discusses enhancing food safety, hygiene in city with BMC

Mumbai: FSSAI CEO discusses enhancing food safety, hygiene in city with BMC

FSSAI CEO during the meeting with BMC officials, said that street food is a crucial element of Mumbai's culture and economy. He further stated that the FSSAI plans to increase the number of trained food handlers under its flagship Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) program.

14 August,2024 06:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
FSSAI approves proposal for bolder labelling of sugar, salt and saturated fat

FSSAI approves proposal for bolder labelling of sugar, salt and saturated fat

The amendment aims to empower consumers to better understand the nutritional value of the product they are consuming and make healthier decisions, the MoHFW said

07 July,2024 12:52 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai: DAE launches 'AKTOCYTE' supplement to aid cancer patients

Mumbai: DAE launches 'AKTOCYTE' supplement to aid cancer patients

AKTOCYTE has been certified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), according to an official statement

13 June,2024 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
FSSAI terms reports of allowing 10 times more MRL in herbs, spices 'baseless'

FSSAI terms reports of allowing 10 times more MRL in herbs, spices 'baseless'

The Centre's clarification comes after the Hong Kong food regulator banned particular spice blends from two prominent Indian brands -- MDH and Everest, due to reported residues of pesticide ethylene oxide in their samples

05 May,2024 10:56 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
NCPCR asks FSSAI to review sugar content in Nestle's baby food products

NCPCR asks FSSAI to review sugar content in Nestle's baby food products

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Thursday asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) to take a "comprehensive review" of the sugar content in Nestle's baby food products, after a report showed violation of health guidelines

19 April,2024 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
With the ongoing festival season FSSAI heightens food safety vigilance

With the ongoing festival season FSSAI heightens food safety vigilance

FSSAI has asked its officials to conduct more frequent inspections and sampling drives to ensure that food products are safe to consume and strictly adhere to the respective food product standards.

23 March,2024 06:20 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Advisory given to airlines on in-flight food safety

Advisory given to airlines on in-flight food safety

FSSAI demands transparency, tells airlines to prominently display food details

12 March,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari

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