Food safety

Food Additives and Public Health

December 26, 2024

Food additives are substances added to food products to enhance their flavour, appearance, preservation, or nutritional value. The use of food additives has a long history, dating back to ancient civilisations. For instance, salt was used for preserving food. Today, ..

FSSAI Lists Packaged Drinking Water as “Highest Risk Food Category”

December 3, 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently reclassified packaged drinking and mineral water. This category is now deemed “Highest Risk Food Category,” which follows the removal of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification requirement. Classification ..

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FSSAI Enforces Strict Food Safety Regulations

November 14, 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently intensified its scrutiny of quick commerce and e-commerce food platforms. This move responds to rising consumer concerns about food safety. The FSSAI has mandated compliance with expiry date and ..

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Advancements in Ayurveda Aahara Research

November 12, 2024

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has made important strides in the field of Ayurveda Aahara. A special issue of the Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JDRAS) was recently released. This edition focuses on merging ..

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Allulose – The Rising Sweetener in South Korea

November 9, 2024

Allulose is gaining traction in South Korea. It is a potential competitor to traditional sugar substitutes like stevia. Local influencers and major food companies are embracing this sweetener. Allulose is naturally found in fruits such as figs and kiwis. Regulatory ..

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5th State Food Safety Index

June 8, 2023

The recently unveiled 5th State Food Safety Index (SFSI) by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, has shed light on the performance of states and union territories in ensuring food safety. About State Food Safety ..

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Varanasi Cantt railway station bags ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification

January 6, 2023

Indian Railways’ Varanasi Cantt Railway Station has been awarded a 5-star “Eat Right Station” certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers. This certification is granted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to railway stations that ..

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FSSAI releases draft notification on Indian Nutrition Rating

September 22, 2022

The FSSAI has recently issued a draft notification on Indian Nutrition Rating (INR) modelled on the health star-rating system. Key facts The draft notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) makes changes to the Safety ..

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