Display of ’trans-fat free’ logo on food items voluntary:FSSAI
5 years, 5 months ago

Display of ’trans-fat free’ logo on food items voluntary:FSSAI

Live Mint  

Bakeries, sweet shops and other food business operators can voluntarily display 'trans fat free' logo on food products and in their outlets, according to the food safety regulator FSSAI. The logo 'trans-fat free' can be used provided the food establishments uses trans-fat free fats oils, and do not have industrial trans-fat more than 0.2 gram per 100 gram of the food, it said in a letter written to state governments. "The use of trans-fat free logo is voluntary," the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said. It will be the responsibility of the food business operators to comply with the requirements as specified in the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2018, it said.

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1 week, 2 days ago

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6 months ago

FSSAI says nutritional information must be highlighted with bigger fonts and bold letters

The Hindu  

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

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

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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4 years ago

FSSAI reduces trans fat levels in food from 5% to 3%

Hindustan Times  

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Hyderabad: Norms on trans fats in food soon
5 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad: Norms on trans fats in food soon

Deccan Chronicle  

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Labels of truth
5 years, 4 months ago

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Live Mint  

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