FSSAI to introduce technology-based system to ensure transparent food safety inspection
7 years, 6 months ago

FSSAI to introduce technology-based system to ensure transparent food safety inspection

Firstpost  

FSSAI to introduce a technology-based system to ensure that food safety inspection and sampling are conducted in a transparent and objective manner. Food regulator FSSAI will soon introduce a technology-based system to ensure that food safety inspection and sampling are conducted in a transparent and objective manner, its CEO Pawan Agarwal said today. We are introducing a new food safety inspection and sampling system using web-based approach. Agarwal said many food businesses face challenges at the field level with enforcement agencies and therefore there is a need to adopt transparent inspection system.

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Mini-labs to be set up for food safety testing in Hyderabad
1 day, 12 hours ago

Mini-labs to be set up for food safety testing in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

In a step towards strengthening food safety in Hyderabad and its surrounding districts, the Telangana government has announced plans to establish specialised testing infrastructure, including mini-labs in each zone of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. These new facilities will enhance food sample testing capacity and quality control, with GHMC assisting in identifying suitable locations, according to an official release. The …

Railways enforces mandatory display of food menus and prices onboard. Key details
1 week, 5 days ago

Railways enforces mandatory display of food menus and prices onboard. Key details

India Today  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that all trains must now provide printed menu cards detailing food items and their prices. ENHANCING FOOD QUALITY AND HYGIENE Beyond menu transparency, Indian Railways is taking comprehensive measures to improve the quality and hygiene of food served: Modern base kitchens: Meals are prepared in designated base kitchens equipped with modern facilities. Use of branded …

FSSAI directs states to step up food safety checks on dairy analogues amid festive season
2 weeks, 2 days ago

FSSAI directs states to step up food safety checks on dairy analogues amid festive season

India TV News  

FSSAI directs states to step up food safety checks on dairy analogues amid festive season Considering the increased consumption of dairy products during the festive season, the ongoing surveillance will remain focused on Dairy Analogue this month. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed all States and Union Territories to step up surveillance on Dairy Analogues throughout …

India’s apex food regulator asks states and UTs to run anti-adulteration drive in the runup to Holi
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s apex food regulator asks states and UTs to run anti-adulteration drive in the runup to Holi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With the Holi festival looming, the country’s top food regulator—the Food Safety Standard Authority of India — has directed all states and union territories to run an anti-adulteration drive to ensure stringent monitoring and strong enforcement. Details sought The details sought by FSSAI include: the name of the product, total number of samples taken, number of non-conforming and …

FSSAI chief wants food businesses to be responsible
2 months, 1 week ago

FSSAI chief wants food businesses to be responsible

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, on Friday he urged entrepreneurs in food businesses to adopt a rational approach towards adding sugar and artificial sweeteners in processed foods. Over 400 individuals representing food business operators, manufacturers and regulatory authorities attended the programme here. Rao later visited the street food hub on Necklace …

FSSAI CEO calls for joint efforts to cut pesticides, sugar, microplastics in food products
2 months, 1 week ago

FSSAI CEO calls for joint efforts to cut pesticides, sugar, microplastics in food products

The Hindu  

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India CEO G. Kamala Vardhana Rao on Friday underscored the need for a collaborative approach to reduce presence of pesticides, absorption of microplastics and use of sugar in food products. Mr. Kamala Vardhana Rao said it is important to monitor the presence of pesticides in food products and suggested that every State constitute inter-ministerial …

FSSAI Issues Advisory For E-Commerce Food Business Operators To Ensure Consumer Protection
2 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months 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 …

Packaged mineral drinking water now in ‘high-risk food’ category: FSSAI
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Packaged mineral drinking water now in ‘high-risk food’ category: FSSAI

The Hindu  

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has reclassified packaged drinking/mineral water under the ‘high-risk’ food category, mandating annual third-party food safety audits. The present order states: “Consequent to the omission of sub-regulation which pertains to mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards certification for certain food products, it has been decided that packaged drinking water and mineral water will be …

Packaged drinking water gets ‘High-Risk Food’ tag as FSSAI tightens safety norms. Here is what it means
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Packaged drinking water gets ‘High-Risk Food’ tag as FSSAI tightens safety norms. Here is what it means

Live Mint  

In a major development related to the food industry, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has decided to classify packaged drinking and mineral water as a ‘High-Risk Food’ category. The FSSAI’s latest decision is aimed at improving the safety and quality standards of packaged drinking and mineral water for consumers. Earlier, the packaged drinking water industry had urged …

FSSAI classifies packaged drinking water as 'High-Risk Food Category'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FSSAI classifies packaged drinking water as 'High-Risk Food Category'

India Today  

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has decided to classify packaged drinking and mineral water as a 'High-Risk Food Category.' MANDATORY INSPECTION FOR HIGH-RISK FOOD CATEGORIES Under the new rule, all packaged drinking and mineral water manufacturers will now face annual, risk-based inspections. ANNUAL AUDITS BY THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES As per the FSSAI’s order, businesses in high-risk food categories, …

Hyderabad food poisoning: Hygiene gaps stir the pot of sickness
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad food poisoning: Hygiene gaps stir the pot of sickness

The Hindu  

On a chilly mid-November evening, 23-year-old Ravi’s craving for chicken biryani led him to Green Bawarchi Multi Cuisine Restaurant in Hyderabad’s Neredmet area. Those with co-morbidities like diabetes or hypertension are more vulnerable.” Moreover, each person has a unique gut microbiome — the collection of microorganisms in the digestive tract — which plays a crucial role, he points out, adding, …

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

India rejects food consignments from China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Turkey on food safety worries
4 months ago

India rejects food consignments from China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Turkey on food safety worries

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India has rejected consignments of apples, nuts, alcoholic beverages and sushi from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, China and Turkey this year because they fell short of the standards set by it. The apex food regulator—Food Safety Standard Authority of India – has made public the names of the countries on their recently launched Food Import Rejection Alert, a …

FSSAI sets target to train 2.5 million food handlers by 2026
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

FSSAI asks state authorities to increase surveillance in warehouses of e-commerce operators
4 months, 2 weeks 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, …

BIS Tightens Screws on Global Food Hygiene Standards: A Comprehensive Framework for Ensuring Food Safety
5 months ago

BIS Tightens Screws on Global Food Hygiene Standards: A Comprehensive Framework for Ensuring Food Safety

Live Mint  

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has tightened its code of practice for food hygiene by adopting an updated framework across the supply chain to align with international standards. This initiative aims to ensure the highest hygiene standards for food products, both domestically and internationally, against the backdrop of increasing cases of Indian food consignments being rejected. The updated framework identifies …

FSSAI launches project to tackle microplastic contamination in food products
7 months, 1 week ago

FSSAI launches project to tackle microplastic contamination in food products

The Hindu  

Food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has launched a project to assess microplastic contamination in food products and develop methods for its detection. The FSSAI has launched an innovative project to tackle the growing concern of microplastic contamination in food, recognising microplastic pollution as an emerging threat that requires immediate attention. "The primary objectives of the project …

Food safety officials uncover hygiene violations at dairy stores in Koti area of Hyderabad
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Food safety officials uncover hygiene violations at dairy stores in Koti area of Hyderabad

The Hindu  

The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at various dairy stores in Koti area of Hyderabad on August 3 and uncovered several hygiene violations. The store also lacked Medical Fitness Certificates for food handlers and pest control records, and food handlers were observed without hair caps and gloves, according to a release. Additionally, the store …

FSSAI and the path ahead for food safety regulation
8 months 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

The NRAI Food Safety Taskforce Members met with Mr. R. V. Karnan, State Food Safety Commissioner
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The NRAI Food Safety Taskforce Members met with Mr. R. V. Karnan, State Food Safety Commissioner

Deccan Chronicle  

NRAI's Special Taskforce to implement FSSAI standards effectively across all Restaurants in Hyderabad Hyderabad: After the recent issue of highlighting the violations of norms by F&B establishments in the city by the Food Safety Department, NRAI Hyderabad Chapter, the foremost Restaurant Body of the country, has immediately taken effective steps of redressal and constituted a special NRAI Food Safety Task …

Govt plans to do away with multiple certifications for food products; only FSSAI nod mandatory
1 year, 1 month ago

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

The Hindu  

The government has approved various amendments in food safety and standard regulations, under which only one certification from food regulator FSSAI will be required for food products. In a statement, the Health Ministry said the FSSAI in its 43rd meeting approved various amendments to streamline food safety and standards regulations. "Various amendments across different food safety and standards regulations were …

Top food regulator plans to make its certification must for all food products
1 year, 1 month ago

Top food regulator plans to make its certification must for all food products

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India’s top food regulator— the food safety and standards authority of India — is planning to make only FSSAI certification mandatory for food products in the country, according to a government statement. “In a move that would facilitate ease of doing business through the concept of ‘One Nation, One Commodity, One Regulator’, the Food Safety and Standards Authority …

FSSAI directs airline caterers to comply with food safety regulations
1 year, 2 months 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, 4 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, 6 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 …

‘Better surveillance, efficient labs helped Kerala top FSSAI national food safety index’
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

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

FSSAI to spend Rs 20cr for procuring food testing kits
5 years, 2 months ago

FSSAI to spend Rs 20cr for procuring food testing kits

India TV News  

Food safety regulator FSSAI on Tuesday said it will spend Rs 20 crore to procure rapid food testing kits or devices for state-level field officers across the country. So far, the regulator has approved 30 rapid food testing kits/devices, which ensure faster, better, and cheaper real-time testing of food based on the FSSAI regulations finalised this year, it said. Wider …

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, 6 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 …

FSSAI for tie up with stakeholders to tackle safety concerns
5 years, 8 months ago

FSSAI for tie up with stakeholders to tackle safety concerns

India TV News  

Regulator Food Safety And Standards Authority of India on Friday pitched for partnerships with all stakeholders to address the challenges of quality and safety concerns. There is an urgent need to drive improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of overall food system, given the triple challenges of food safety, food security and nutritional security faced by the country, it said. Addressing …

FSSAI asks food biz to comply with new packaging norms by July 1
6 years, 2 months ago

FSSAI asks food biz to comply with new packaging norms by July 1

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Food businesses need to comply with new packaging regulations that bar use of recycled plastics and newspapers to wrap food articles by July 1, regulator FSSAI said on Thursday. “The new packaging regulations would raise the bar of food safety in India to the next level,” Food Safety and Standards Authority CEO Pawan Agarwal said in a statement. …

FSSAI raps e-platforms over quality of fruits and veggies
6 years, 2 months ago

FSSAI raps e-platforms over quality of fruits and veggies

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Food and Safety and Standards Authority of India is turning the heat on e-commerce platforms to ensure fruits and vegetables sold online are fresh. “Consumers use the e-commerce platform to buy perishable products and it is important to build their confidence and credibility,” FSSAI chief executive officer M. Pawan Agarwal said. “For this reason, FSSAI has the right …

FSSAI manpower shortage: Govt sanctions nearly 500 additional posts for food regulator
6 years, 7 months ago

FSSAI manpower shortage: Govt sanctions nearly 500 additional posts for food regulator

Firstpost  

FSSAI said it will be able to attract a diverse talent pool with special skill sets required for multifarious activities that have been taken up in recent years. New Delhi: With food regulator FSSAI facing a manpower shortage, the government has sanctioned an additional 493 posts for the authority to discharge its responsibility effectively, and ensuring safe and nutritious food …

FSSAI directs 10 e-commerce firms to delist non-licensed operators after consumers complaint of sub-standard food
6 years, 8 months ago

FSSAI directs 10 e-commerce firms to delist non-licensed operators after consumers complaint of sub-standard food

Firstpost  

Box8, Faasos, FoodCloud, Foodmingo, Foodpanda, JusFood, LimeTray, Swiggy, UberEats and Zomato have been directed by the FSSAI New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI on Friday directed Swiggy, Zomato, Foodpanda and 7 other such apps to stop using edibles supplied by non-licensed operators after consumer complaints of sub-standard food being served through e-commerce platforms. “Following a series of complaints related to sub-standard …

FSSAI's labelling rules promote unhealthy food
6 years, 8 months ago

FSSAI's labelling rules promote unhealthy food

Deccan Chronicle  

India is a land of fresh, healthy, diverse food traditions guided by 5,000 years of ayurveda — the science of life, the science of eating good, diverse food for a healthy life. They are anti-national because through these rules the FSSAI will destroy our food sovereignty by criminalising our indigenous and healthy food cultures and local swadeshi economies based on …

Food safety regulator proposes life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine for adulteration
6 years, 9 months ago

Food safety regulator proposes life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine for adulteration

Firstpost  

Those adulterating food products could face life imprisonment and penalty of up to Rs 10 lakh as per the amendments proposed by the regulator FSSAI in its 2006 food safety and standards law New Delhi: Those adulterating food products could face life imprisonment and penalty of up to Rs 10 lakh as per the amendments proposed by the regulator FSSAI …

Mystery buyers to check online food safety
8 years, 7 months ago

Mystery buyers to check online food safety

China Daily  

Normally, to supervise and regulate food producers, enforcement officials of the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration do the testing on-the-spot; to check the quality of the foods, the officials take samples directly. However, the traditional ways to ensure online food safety don’t always work in today’s cyber world. Consequently, with concerns about online food safety and quality, not to …

Food Regulator FSSAI Launches Consumer Grievances App
9 years ago

Food Regulator FSSAI Launches Consumer Grievances App

India TV News  

New Delhi: Food safety regulator FSSAI has launched a mobile app through which consumers can raise their concerns related to quality of packaged food and the food served in ready-to-eat outlets. Whether it is a Packaged Food or a Food Service Establishment, now consumers are empowered to know about the food business operators and get informed about the food safety …

Food regulator needs to streamline provisions: Harsimrat Badal |IndiaTV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Food regulator needs to streamline provisions: Harsimrat Badal |IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Amidst FSSAI ordering recall of several products, including Maggi, from the market, Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal today said the food regulator has created an environment of "fear" in the industry. The Minister added that a task force has also been formed by the government on her request to look into FSSAI-related issues of the USD 250 …

‘Food safety should become a priority’
9 years, 9 months ago

‘Food safety should become a priority’

The Hindu  

THE controversy over Maggi instant noodles has once again highlighted the issues plaguing food safety in India. Not only does the issue raise critical questions about safe food production by multinational companies such as Nestle but it also foregrounds the institutional fault lines when it comes to ensuring food safety. The need of the hour is to have robust and …

FSSAI issues countrywide alert on packaged milk | India TV News
9 years, 9 months ago

FSSAI issues countrywide alert on packaged milk | India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Central food safety regulator, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, has issued a countrywide alert on adulteration of food commodities. It has asked food safety commissioners in all states and UTs to increase surveillance activities to keep a strict watch on milk, packaged drinking water and edible oils. Times of India reported that the FSSAI also asked …

FSSAI asks State Food Commissioners to test all packaged products
9 years, 9 months ago

FSSAI asks State Food Commissioners to test all packaged products

The Hindu  

Central food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has asked State Food Commissioners to inspect and evaluate all packaged products available in markets across the country. of States that have banned: 11 » On May 29, taking a “serious” note of quality issues related to global giant Nestle’s famous noodle brand Maggi, the government asked the Food …

Food safety in India compromised due to use of antibiotics and pesticides
9 years, 11 months ago

Food safety in India compromised due to use of antibiotics and pesticides

Firstpost  

Contamination of food is a serious problem in India as use of antibiotics compromises food safety while junk food adds to the problem, a green body today said and advocated for a disease surveillance and alert system and better enforcement of food safety act. Scientific evidence has shown that contamination of food is a serious issue in India as unchecked …

Eight sub-panels to formulate regulations on food safety
12 years ago

Eight sub-panels to formulate regulations on food safety

The Hindu  

The central government is set to formulate the regulations for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Act soon. Maharashtra government has also urged FSSAI to ensure that the FSSAI Act is soon converted into law so that structured guidelines are laid down for easy operations, decisiveness and quality of the industry, Minister of State for Home, Rural Development, …

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