Food Standards
Chicken Contamination: Public Should Stop Buying PoultryAction is needed until Food Standards Agency gets a grip on the spread of campylobacter to chickensThe results of official tests of retail chicken for campylobacter contamination are really shocking. I don't use the word ...
- FSSAI to Review Caffeine Standards in Beverages
The Food and Safety Standards Association of India (FSSAI) will review the intake of caffeine and other ingredients in these drinks after conducting a detailed study.
- Food Contamination a Key Focus in UN's Session on Food Standards
The Food Standards Corporation of the United Nations recently held a session to enforce certain measures to ensure safety standards with respect to food.
- Tata Starbucks, Kellogg, McCain Fail to Get FSSAI Approval
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has rejected product approval applications of Tata Starbucks, Kellogg and McCain due to lack of sufficient supporting documents for safety assessment.
- Food Watchdog FSSAI Found Exceeding Mandate on Product Approvals
According to the court, the FSSAI could not sit back and wait for the regulations to be framed.
- A Parliamentary Panel to Take Up Food Safety Issues
Last month, FSSAI had banned Nestle's Maggi, saying it was "unsafe and hazardous" for consumption after finding excessive levels of lead and violation of labeling regulations on taste enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG).
- Now, Haldiram's Products Under Scanner in Maharashtra
Minister of State for FDA, Vidya Thakur said she has written to the FDA Commissioner Harshdeep Kamble regarding the collection of samples and their lab testing.
- Assam Bans Annapurna Chilli Sauce, Niyor Drinking Water
Niyor packaged drinking water, manufactured by Blue Bell Enterprise of Assam, was found to contain fluoride higher than the maximum permissible limit.
- FSSAI Takes Steps to Ensure Milk Quality Ahead of Festive Season
Food safety regulator FSSAI has decided to facilitate setting up of infrastructure facilities in metro cities so as to ensure good quality of milk and its products ahead of the festive season.
- USFDA Refuses Entry of 1,150 Indian Products in 6 Months
The USFDA (United States Food and Drugs Administration) refused entry of 1,150 Indian products including spices, basmati rice and generic medicines.
