FSSAI asks state authorities to increase surveillance in warehouses of e-commerce operators
2 months ago

FSSAI asks state authorities to increase surveillance in warehouses of e-commerce operators

Hindustan Times  

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has told states to increase surveillance on warehouses and facilities of e-commerce platforms at its 45th Central Advisory Committee on Thursday. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has told states to increase surveillance on warehouses and facilities of e-commerce platforms at its 45th Central Advisory Committee on Thursday, November 7, 2024 It also asked states to create new Standard Operating Procedures for these facilities and even for delivery personnel, news agency PTI reported. The report added that the states were also asked to increase the number of “surveillance samples” collections and deploy Food Safety on Wheels mobile vans to better monitor these facilities. The FSSAI officials also encouraged an “integrated food safety approach,” also urging all related ministries, stakeholders to collaborate, and also asked the various states and union territories to regularly hold Advisory Committee meetings regarding the matter.

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FSSAI Issues Advisory For E-Commerce Food Business Operators To Ensure Consumer Protection
1 week, 2 days ago

FSSAI Issues Advisory For E-Commerce Food Business Operators To Ensure Consumer Protection

Live Law  

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued directives on food safety norms to E-commerce Food Business Operators such as Swiggy, Zomato, Big Basket, etc. Considering the rapid growth of E-Commerce in the food sector and in larger consumer interest, the authority directed as follows: Training of delivery staff: Adequate training with respect to food safety and personal …

FSSAI asks food businesses to submit expired food data to prevent resale
2 weeks, 4 days ago

FSSAI asks food businesses to submit expired food data to prevent resale

Hindustan Times  

India's food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, has ordered all of the country's licensed food manufacturers as well as importers to submit data of rejected and expired food items on a quarterly basis, news agency PTI reported. Apart from food manufacturers and distributors, the new rule also applies to repackers and relabellers of food items …

India rejects food imports from China, Japan, Sri Lanka, and more. Key details
1 month, 1 week ago

India rejects food imports from China, Japan, Sri Lanka, and more. Key details

India Today  

India has taken strict action against substandard food imports, rejecting consignments of items like apples, nuts, alcoholic beverages, and sushi from countries including China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Turkey. This platform helps authorities worldwide quickly share information about rejected food items, enabling swift action to prevent risks and ensure traceability and transparency. For instance, a cinnamon flower bud shipment …

FSSAI sets target to train 2.5 million food handlers by 2026
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FSSAI sets target to train 2.5 million food handlers by 2026

Hindustan Times  

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is planning to train around 2.5 million food handlers across the country with a targeted deadline of March 2026, people familiar with the matter said. As part of the training, the country’s top food safety regulator will train people in university, college and hostel canteens to ensure availability of hygienically handled, safe …

FSSAI plans real-time surveillance, tracking, sampling and analysis of food items, says CEO G. Kamala Vardhana Rao
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FSSAI plans real-time surveillance, tracking, sampling and analysis of food items, says CEO G. Kamala Vardhana Rao

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Food Safety Standard Authority of India plans real-time surveillance, tracking, sampling and analysis of food items with the festive season underway, said CEO G. Kamala Vardhana Rao in an interview. Rao said FSSAI has also sensitized quick commerce platforms such as Zepto, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart to ensure quality and safety of food delivery. FSSAI’s mandate is …

Entry of unregistered food businesses hit operation of licensed units
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Entry of unregistered food businesses hit operation of licensed units

The Hindu  

Challenging the Food Safety department’s flash checking and awareness drive against the processing and sale of unsafe food, a number of unlicensed food manufacturing units are suspected of entering the market to cash in on the Onam season. Functionaries of the All Kerala Caterers Association, who recently voiced strong protest against this trend, said that unlicensed food manufacturers and suppliers …

FSSAI and the path ahead for food safety regulation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

FSSAI and the path ahead for food safety regulation

Hindustan Times  

As I visited the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India office after assuming charge of the ministry of health and family welfare for the second time in the National Democratic Alliance regime, I was reminded of my initial tenure as health minister in 2014. The first time I met the FSSAI team and various stakeholders at an event marking …

Budge 2024: Indian government may announce to increase food testing labs to keep tabs on food safety
6 months ago

Budge 2024: Indian government may announce to increase food testing labs to keep tabs on food safety

Live Mint  

New Delhi: As instances of adulterated food products and availability of harmful levels of pesticides and other damaging material in them increase, the central government may announce to increase the number of food testing laboratories in the full budget to be presented this month, two officials in the know told Mint. The recommendation has come from the country’s food safety …

Indian food regulator to review the points of entry for food imports as it tightens the screws on shipments
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian food regulator to review the points of entry for food imports as it tightens the screws on shipments

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's top food regulator—the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India —has cracked down on food imports, saying in has authorized officers at only 155 points to clear shipments “until further orders”. “To put in place robust food regulatory framework at the points of entry to ensure the mandate of safe food imports in India, FSSAI has decided …

FSSAI directs airline caterers to comply with food safety regulations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

FSSAI directs airline caterers to comply with food safety regulations

The Hindu  

Having issued a show cause notice to IndiGo after a passenger complained about a worm crawling in a sandwich served on a December 29 flight, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India met with leading flight caterers and airlines earlier this week to evaluate and enhance the existing food safety protocols within the airline catering industry. Labelling, training needed …

FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens
1 year, 2 months ago

FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens

India TV News  

New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has stressed on ensuring safe food to students and asked state authorities to provide trainings to those handling food items in canteens of hostels and universities. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao on Saturday addressed the 42nd Central Advisory Committee meeting at Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. "During the meeting, …

Refrain from outdoor cooking, FSSAI tells sweet manufacturers in advisory for upcoming festive season
1 year, 3 months ago

Refrain from outdoor cooking, FSSAI tells sweet manufacturers in advisory for upcoming festive season

The Hindu  

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India 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. “In view of the upcoming festive season, FSSAI convened a meeting with Indian sweets manufacturers to emphasise on the compliance to be followed to …

Awareness drive to improve food safety in all 15 zones of city
1 year, 6 months ago

Awareness drive to improve food safety in all 15 zones of city

The Hindu  

Following a demand from councillors to improve awareness about food safety among business operators in the city, the Greater Chennai Corporation is planning to improve surveillance in coordination with the Food Safety Department. Food Safety Department officials said they had completed basic training for 12,000 out of 18,000 food business operators, many of whom have not received basic training, causing …

‘Better surveillance, efficient labs helped Kerala top FSSAI national food safety index’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Better surveillance, efficient labs helped Kerala top FSSAI national food safety index’

The Hindu  

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 and Standards Authority of India, Food Safety Commissioner V.R. Furthermore, …

Quality standards form bedrock of food safety
1 year, 7 months ago

Quality standards form bedrock of food safety

Hindustan Times  

The great epic of Mahabharata tells us about Akshaya Patra, the divine copper vessel gifted by Lord Surya to the Pandavas during their 12-year exile. As we observe World Food Safety Day on June 7, we need to understand the importance of eating right and ensuring that the food is safe. Apart from pesticide residues and trace amounts of heavy …

FSSAI checks quality of beverages sold in view of summer, notices served on 18 shops in Coimbatore
1 year, 8 months ago

FSSAI checks quality of beverages sold in view of summer, notices served on 18 shops in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India carried out surprise checks in shops and pushcarts selling beverages in view of the summer and served notices on 18 vendors for various violations. According to the FSSAI, surprise checks were carried out covering bakeries, shops selling juices, cool drinks and chaat items, pushcarts selling tender coconut, neera, kambu koozh, sarbath, sugarcane …

Hoteliers, Restaurant Owners Welcome FSSAI Rule on Registration for Home-cooked Food Sellers
4 years, 2 months ago

Hoteliers, Restaurant Owners Welcome FSSAI Rule on Registration for Home-cooked Food Sellers

News 18  

Mumbai: The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India on Saturday welcomed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's move of mandatory registration for home-cooked food sellers which will help reduce health risk of consumers. The apex hospitality association has stated that food operators, whether operating from home or from dark kitchens, should be regulated for cleanliness and hygiene, …

As part of ‘Eat Right India’ campaign, FSSAI has trained over 1.7 lakh supervisors to ensure food safety, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
5 years, 4 months ago

As part of ‘Eat Right India’ campaign, FSSAI has trained over 1.7 lakh supervisors to ensure food safety, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Firstpost  

As part of ‘Eat Right India’ campaign, the central food regulator - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has trained over 1.7 lakh food safety supervisors who will spread awareness and sensitise people and food vendors on food safety New Delhi: As part of ‘Eat Right India’ campaign, the central food regulator - Food Safety and Standards Authority of …

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