FSSAI ban to use A2 milk may be revoked- An urge to PM Modi
The food standard regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s recent directive to dairy companies against usage of A1 and A2 labels has been opposed by Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)’s governing body member and livestock expert Venugopal Badaravada. In a communication to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Badaravada urged him to request FSSAI […]
Why FSSAI advises against consuming breast milk and banned its sales
Food Safety and Standards Authorities of India (FSSAI) officials in Chennai cracked down on an outlet suspected of selling human breast milk. The outlet was under observation for 10 days after receiving a complaint. While no sales were observed during the surveillance period, a surprise inspection on Friday uncovered a hidden stock of breast milk, […]
India’s food regulator FSSAI warns against selling human milk
India’s top food safety body, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued a directive to all states to stop granting licenses for the sale or processing of human milk. The advisory, released on May 24, emphasizes that “activities related to the commercialisation of human milk and its products should be immediately […]
High Court notice to Centre on petition against use of Oxytocin for increasing milk production
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued notice of motion to the Union of India, among others, on a petition filed in public interest seeking action against dairy farmers “brutally causing cruelty to cows/cattle by using drugs as Oxytocin for increasing milk production for monetary benefits”. The notice by Division Bench of Acting Chief […]
India extends ban on de-oiled rice bran export by four months
The central government has extended the ban on exports of de-oiled rice bran by another four months, according to an official notification put out by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) dated March 15. The government had initially banned the export of the commodity derivative in July 2023 for four months and later extended […]
UP Govt Imposes Statewide Ban on Halal Products After FIR Against Several Firms
The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday banned the sale of halal-certified products after Lucknow police booked some organisations for providing forged certificates to retailers. “In the interest of public health, production, storing, distribution and sale of halal certified edible items banned in Uttar Pradesh with immediate effect,” the official […]
Protein binders cannot be added to milk, products : FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday clarified that addition of protein binders in milk and milk products is not permitted. Additives not specified in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011, cannot be added, a release said. Sources said this clarification comes at a […]
Cattle feed prices may halt after Govt prohibits DORB exports
Export of de-oiled rice bran under ITC HS code 2306 and under any other HS code is prohibited until November 30, 2013, the DGFT said in a notification. The government has prohibited the export of de-oiled rice bran until November, a Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGTD) notification said on Friday. “Export of de-oiled rice […]
WORLD DAIRY NEWS PR firm to fight ban on vegan brands using dairy terms
Food sector public relations firm Palm PR has launched a campaign which aims to stop new guidance effectively banning the use of dairy-based terms on dairy alternatives. The Grocer reported in May that new draft guidance from the Food Standards & Information Focus Group was being prepared to help Trading Standards officers interpret and enforce […]
EU Parliament votes against plant-based milks in schools
Members of the European Parliament has voted not to include plant-based drinks in schools, in a “significant blow” to children who cannot or do not want to consume milk. According to a report by food awareness organisation Proveg International , the majority of Members of the European Parliament failed to include plant-based drinks within their […]
