Food Safety

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining in village Leta, district Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, 23/05/2025

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 …

CSE study finds GM presence in infant food, packaged snacks

Of 65 food products available in the Indian market, 32% tested GM-positive Genetically-modified (GM) processed food cannot be sold or traded in India without government approval, but a new lab study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has found that it is widely sold without any control from …

Indore: FSSAI provides relief to FBOs on minor labeling defects

Indore: Giving a relief to small shopkeepers and small-scale manufacturers, the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed the food safety officers of the states to avoid minute labeling defects on food packets and also not to take legal action against them. The FSSAI issued an advisory …

Processed meat is 'bad for your mental health': Study

Processed meats such as bacon and hot dogs are linked to mental breakdowns, a study suggests. Patients taken to hospital with manic episodes were more than three times more likely to have recently eaten meats such as ham, salami or beef jerky. Scientists believe this could be because the foods …

Food safety cannot be left to chance: Time to incentivise states for action

FSSAI being the apex regulatory body, is having important responsibilities and functions to perform to ensure food safety in the country. Food-borne Disease Burden The foodborne disease burden is a global concern both in terms of human sufferings and economic costs. The global burden of foodborne illnesses in 2010 was …

FSSAI nudges food firms to disclose accurate nutrition value

FSSAI has taken steps to push companies and restaurants for lower levels of fat, sugar and salt in packaged foods. It has also roped in Bollywood actor RajKummar Rao as ambassador. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently launched the Eat Right Movement in a bid to …

Calorie count off the menu in Hyderabad eateries

FSSAI urges restaurants to voluntarily display calories. Hyderabad: Hyderabad restaurant owners are not complying with the new calorie count directive introduced by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India. The FSSAI as part of its ‘Eat Healthy movement’ has asked all restaurants to voluntarily display the calories per dish …

Food regulator to persuade firms to cut salt, sugar in products

India’s food safety regulator the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is launching a campaign to persuade firms to reduce the use of salt, sugar and eliminate trans-fat in their products. With its “Eat Right Movement” being launched on Tuesday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India …

In India, it’s time for mandatory front-of-package food labels

According to the Global Burden of Diseases Report 2017, cardio vascular disease kills 1.7 million Indians every year. The science is absolutely clear on the fact that excessive consumption of food and beverages high in trans-fat, sodium, sugar and saturated fat is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke and …

Food regulator for mandatory mention of exact blend of oils on packs

In a move to enable consumers to make an informed choice, the food safety regulator has proposed to make it mandatory for manufacturers of blended oils to mention the exact blend in percentage terms on the front of the pack along with other labelling modifications. The proposal is part of …

New regulations for ‘used cooking oil’ come into effect

FSSAI in talks with industry to convert used-cooking oil into bio-diesel With the new regulations for monitoring “used cooking oils” coming into force from July 1, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday said the implementation of these regulations will require focus on consumer education, enforcement …

Improving food safety on the farm: experimental evidence from Kenya on agricultural incentives and subsidies as public health investments

Evidence continues to mount that foodborne illness imposes a staggering health burden in developing countries. However, standard approaches used by developed country governments to ensure food safety are not appropriate in settings where regulatory enforcement capacity is weak and most firms are small and informal. Thus, interventions to improve food …

India’s food regulator wants life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine imposed for adulteration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended stringent punishment like life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine for food adulteration to curb food adulteration following the Supreme Court order Those adulterating food products could face life imprisonment and penalty of up to Rs 10 lakh as per …

Ban trans-fats in restaurants, doctors write to PM Modi

Ban will help the common man as consumption of the unhealthy fat causes heart problems, diabetes and weight gain Consumption of trans-fats causes weight gain, heart problems and even diabetes. Doctors have now written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda to ban this unhealthy fat …

No check on artificial ripening of fruits, vegetables in Muktsar

Even though the district administration is trying hard to perform its best under the Tandarust Punjab Mission, it has yet to tighten the noose around those selling adulterated food items and using harmful chemicals to ripen fruits and vegetables. However, Dr Sukhpal Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Muktsar, said, “Teams are …

10 Delhi gurdwaras implement food safety standards for langar

NEW DELHI: Community kitchens (langars) in 10 major Delhi gurdwaras have implemented the food safety and hygiene standards set by food regulator FSSAI to make healthy food accessible to everyone. Delhi's gurdwaras operate on principles rooted in bringing people together and advocating for health through nutritional food by closing the …

Make food labelling draft regulations more effective, stringent: CSE to FSSAI

A Delhi-based green body today said it has submitted recommendations to FSSAI on the draft regulations on labelling released by the food regulator, urging it to make the norms "more effective and stringent". In April, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued a draft of the Food Safety …

Do not allow ads for soft drinks: CSE

Research organisation gives suggestions to food safety authority on draft regulations “Children are key consumers of food items that are high in fat, sugar and salt, which is leading to a rise in childhood obesity. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India needs to adopt a detailed framework to …

FEC approves bills on food safety, tobacco control

The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday approved a draft Food Safety and Quality Bill as well as the Food Safety Institutional Reform working document. The Council also approved a Draft National Tobacco Control Regulation bill to be forwarded to the National Assembly for passage. This was revealed by the …

Recipe for change: An agenda for a climate-smart and sustainable food system for a healthy Europe

In this report, a group of European Commission (EC) appointed experts recommend orientations for food and nutrition security research and innovation in the years to come. The report calls for a Research, Innovation and Investment Strategy (RI&IS;) in line with the EC FOOD2030 initiative to deliver on four priorities: nutrition …

Carbide-free mangoes, litchis a hit among Patnaites

PATNA: People in city can now buy carbide-free mangoes and litchis from three Jeevika outlets here. Apart from its existing outlet at Income-Tax roundabout, Jeevika will open two more outlets selling mouthwatering mangoes and litchis – one near Patna zoo and another in front of Eco Park. The three outlets …

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