food safety standards

FSSAI seizes ‘alkaline water’ stock worth Rs 31 lakh, finds banned substances

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FSSAI seizes 'alkaline water' stock worth Rs 31 lakh, finds banned substances

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 lakh. Officials inspected the company’s manufacturing facility in Saveli, Gujarat after consumers lodged complaints through … Read more

FSSAI’s move to reduce import delays could lead to fresher food for consumers

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FSSAI's move to reduce import delays could lead to fresher food for consumers

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 payment at every stage. This is expected to significantly shorten the time required for customs clearance.Meanwhile, … Read more

8 years on, food regulator still only consults on front-of-pack labeling

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8 years on, food regulator still only consults on front-of-pack labeling

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 regulations.In an affidavit on March 13, based on a petition filed in the Supreme Court in May … Read more