Topic: FSSAI
G20 Global Food Regulators Summit
Delhi is all set to host the Global Food Regulators Summit 2023, marking the first time this prestigious event will take place in the Indian capital. The Food...
Millet-based Menu for Armed Forces
In a progressive move, the Ministry of Defence has taken a significant step towards promoting healthy food practices among the defence personnel. The ministry has signed a Memorandum...
100 Food Streets
The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has launched a unique initiative to develop 100 food streets in 100 districts across... FSSAI Millet Standards
The Government of India has been working hard to push millet production in the country. Upon India’s insistence, the United Nations declared 2023 as the International Millet Year....
FSSAI regulatory standards for Basmati Rice
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has specified the identity standards for basmati rice. The comprehensive regulatory standards will be enforced from August 1, according...
FSSAI Survey on Dietary Supplements
A recent survey by the Food Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has found that 15% of food items including protein powders and dietary supplements used by athletes...
Varanasi Cantt railway station bags ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification
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...
Indian Black Honeybee
Indian black honeybee discovered in the Western Ghats. About Indian black honeybee A new endemic species of honeybee, christened Indian black honeybee (Apis karinjodian), was discovered in the...
FSSAI releases draft notification on Indian Nutrition Rating
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...
FSSAI Health Star Rating
Consumers will soon be able to tell whether their food packaging is harmful or healthy and nutritious. According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI),...
Draft Food Safety & Standards (Genetically Modified or Engineered Foods) Regulations, 2021
“Draft Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified or Engineered Foods) Regulations, 2021” was issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on November 15, 2021. Key...
