Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Akhilesh Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 23/05/2025. The matter related to illegal mining activites carried out by Jai Maa Chandrika Enterprises, Rajendra Nagar, village Kabari, district Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. The applicant also alleged about illegal sale …
WHO Regional Director for South East Asia, Poonam Khetrapal Singh said rapid urbanisation was challenging the ecosystem, severely affecting physical and mental health being. The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday urged governments to focus on creating green public spaces such as parks and wetlands, saying they offer numerous health …
Chinese ethylene powder replaces calcium carbide at Sec 26 mandi With the Health Department tightening the noose around traders to curb the use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits at the fruit and vegetable market in Sector 26, the traders have replaced it with the Chinese ethylene powder. …
Rabat – The National Food Safety Authority seized almost a total of two million tons of products unfit for consumption found in local markets, imports and exports. The ONSSA confiscated 290 tons of unfit products out of the 85,000 tons overseen by Office’s brigades during the first four months of …
If you think sweet tooth is the reason behind your unhealthy body, blame your brain for choosing junk foods. Many researches have proved that it is our brain that craves for calorie-dense foods. Hence, we tend to indulge in unhealthy eating. According to Steven Witherly, a food scientist, in his …
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is finalising new labelling norms for packaged food companies, which is expected to include provisions to ensure more transparency on sodium, sugar and saturated fat content in processed food. Expert group suggestions The new norms will incorporate recommendations of an expert …
VADODARA: With the mango season setting it, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) food safety officers have had to go through the routine drill of swooping down upon mango godowns and outlets to identify mangoes ripened using calcium carbide (CaCl). But to their surprise, CaCl was not the only material used …
Ever thought the rice you eat might be made of plastic? Yes, bizarre as it may sound, the Delhi food department is collecting samples from various parts of the city after the rumours of rice being made of plastic surfaced. According to sources, it isn’t just rice, sugar too is …
In a number of cases, the companies have either questioned the test procedure or have asked for re-analysis of the samples. THE FOOD regulators of Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Assam have reportedly found nine products of major companies to be “substandard” after they failed quality tests conducted between April …
Economic growth and rising per capita incomes have all but wiped out hunger in Europe and Central Asia. But as countries become more affluent, changing consumption patterns are giving rise to other health threats. This "food insecurity transition" is documented in a new report released by FAO. Regional Overview of …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Food Fortification, 10/03/2017. FSSAI, has operationalized Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Food) Regulations, 2016 with effect from October 16, 2016 including standards for fortification of Wheat flour, Maida, Rice, Milk, Oil, Salt, etc. with vitamins and minerals which may also be used under …
The new ‘Indian Food Composition Tables, 2017’, provides nutritional information on 151 discrete food components for 528 key foods. All data presented in this book originate from regional composite samples averaged for six geographical regions of the country. The voluminous food composition data of unprecedented analytical quality is statistically representative …
The Micronutrient Forum has commissioned a report to provide insights into the state of the world of food fortification. The primary purpose of this report is to provide an objective overview, with emphasis on shining a light on research gaps and challenges in the scaling-up of staple food fortification, especially …
Smoking is the process of flavouring, browning, cooking, or preserving food by exposing it to smoke from burning or smouldering material, most often wood Considering the harmful health effects of smoked and barbequed foods, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under Union Health Ministry has directed all Food …
After packaged food industry and street food vendors, the food safety regulator is set to tighten the noose around direct selling companies and agents. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued draft guidelines proposing to make it mandatory for such companies to seek regulatory nod before …
MUMBAI: The government's consideration of a tax on junk foods is expected to boost the current consumption trends towards organic foods and health & wellness products, according to Arvind Mediratta, CEO & Managing Director of Metro Cash and Carry, India. In a statement, Mediratta, said: "The health and wellness foods …
The control of micronutrient deficiencies is an essential part of the overarching effort of the Government to fight hunger and malnutrition in the country. In light of this goal Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formulated a comprehensive regulation on fortification of foods namely ‘Food Safety and …
This study finds that natural disasters could create extended food supply disruptions in U.S. cities, especially in neighbourhoods with limited food retail options and food insecure populations. The main findings of the report are informed by a comprehensive analysis of food systems in Los Angeles, New Orleans, and New York …
BEIJING - China's food safety system will soon cover almost all kinds of food and major hazard factors, according to a report released Friday. The report, on feedback to China's top legislature, said the health authority, the food and drug regulator, and the agricultural authority had jointly issued 926 national …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Energy Drinks, 16/12/2016. Prevention of Food Adulteration Act,1954 has been repealed and a new Act namely, “The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006” has been enacted by the Central Government. ‘Energy Drinks’ are carbonated or non-carbonated water based flavoured drinks containing high levels of …
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2016 related to restriction on sale of cream. [Amendment in the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, substitution of item (1) of sub-regulation 2.1.1 of regulation 2.1; and Draft Food Safety and Standards …
