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FSSAI CEO calls for nationwide crackdown on high-risk food commodities at
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Addressing Commissioners of Food Safety (CFS) and senior officials, Punhani emphasised the need for risk-based inspections and sustained surveillance drives in high-risk commodities such as milk and milk products, edible oils, spices, and honey.
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Savoring the Essence of India, Gourmet Style: Trsna Partners with Celebrit
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 2: Trsna, one of India's fastest-growing premium condiment brands, announced a collaboration with MasterChef Shipra Khanna as Brand Ambassador and Gastronomy Advisor. With her culinary expertise, Trsna strengthens its mission of preserving regional food he
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FSSAI, UPFSDA seize over 13K litres of adulterated oil, other food product
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA), in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has launched an intensive crackdown on food adulteration in Kanpur.
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BioAsia 2026: Utopia Therapeutics unveils 'Nexa' stem-cell powered gut inn
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
At BioAsia 2026, themed "TechBio Unleashed: AI, Automation & the Biology Revolution," innovation met deep science as inventor Dr Uday Saxena and co-inventor Dr Markandey introduced their company Utopia Therapeutics and its pioneering nutraceutical products -- Nexa Gut and Nexa Sweet.
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FSSAI launches online training programme on food safety risk assessment
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Formally inaugurated by Rajit Punhani, Chief Executive Officer, FSSAI, it is the first-of-its-kind pilot training programme jointly developed by FSSAI and WHO, bringing together global expertise to design a structured curriculum ranging from basic to advanced levels of food safety risk asses
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Beverages made from Camellia sinensis...: FSSAI clarifies on use of term '
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The FSSAI has clarified that only beverages made from Camellia sinensis, such as Kangra tea, green tea, and instant tea, may be labelled 'tea'. Using the term "herbal" or "plant-based" for infusions is considered misleading and misbranding.
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Eggs safe for consumption; cancer risk claims unfounded: FSSAI
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Responding to media reports and social media posts alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances such as nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) in eggs, FSSAI officials clarified that the use of nitrofurans is strictly prohibited at all stages of production of poultry and eggs under the Food Saf
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FSSAI directs States, UTs to launch drive against adulteration of milk pro
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
"Under the drive, food safety authorities will conduct intensive inspections of licensed and unlicensed dairy units, draw enforcement samples, verify FBO registrations, and trace sources of adulteration. Strict action, including licence cancellation, seizures, recalls, and closure of ille
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FSSAI to collect samples to check nitrofurans presence in eggs
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked regional offices to collect egg samples for testing to check the presence of nitrofurans in eggs distributed by a Haryana-based egg distribution firm, sources said.
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No guidelines mandating meals in trains must be Halal certified: Ministry
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
There are no such guidelines mandating that meals served in trains must be Halal certified, said the Ministry of Railways on Thursday in response to the reported notice by the National Human Rights Commission.
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FSSAI orders removal of food products misleadingly labelled 'ORS' from ret
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order on Wednesday directing the immediate removal of fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, energy drinks, electrolyte drinks and similar products that use the term "ORS" in their brand or product names.
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FDC Ltd. Welcomes FSSAI Action on Misleading "ORS" Claims; Reaffirms Elect
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 14: FDC Ltd. welcomes FSSAI's directive allowing only products that strictly follow the WHO Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) formula to use the term "ORS" in their names or labels--a vital move to protect consumers and uphold scientific integrity.
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