FSSAI seizes ‘alkaline water’ stock worth Rs 31 lakh, finds banned substances
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May 8, 2026
New Delhi: FSSAI Laboratory tests found the presence of fulvic acid, which is not allowed in packaged drinking water as per current food safety standards, and the company seized stock of the branded ‘alkaline water’ product worth over Rs 31…
FSSAI’s move to reduce import delays could lead to fresher food for consumers
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April 14, 2026
New Delhi: Through the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has changed customs clearance processes to reduce port delays.In a major change, the FSSAI has allowed inspection and testing of imported food consignments instead of waiting for…
8 years on, food regulator still only consults on front-of-pack labeling
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March 19, 2026
Nearly eight years after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched the first draft regulations on front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) of packaged food for comments and suggestions in 2018, the agency is yet to finalize the…