Delhi High Court: City Dairies Fail Statutory Compliance
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Observing that “citizens are consuming” milk products “which may not be very safe”, the Delhi High Court Wednesday said it will set up a “pilot project” in Madanpur Khadar Dairy — one of the nine designated dairies in the city — to address issues such as the use of “spurious” banned drugs like Oxytocin which […]
Activists call out FSSAI for increasing permissible level of pesticides in Indian herbs, spices
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Much to the outrage of activists and scientists, the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) increased the maximum residue limit (MRL) of pesticides in herbs and spices by a whopping 10 times. The order dated April 8, 2024, revealed that the MRL of pesticides has increased substantially from 0.01 milligrammes per kilogramme (mg / […]
A scientifically-evolved and truly accountable FSSAI need of the hour
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Nestle accused of varying levels of sugar content in products for India and European nations We can’t let the FSSAI to get away with it. There are 26 scientific committees that FSSAI has constituted for setting standards and yet if the norms are so relaxed it becomes obvious that the ‘conflict of interest’ is much […]
FSSAI to launch surveillance on fortified rice, dairy products and spices
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After starting a probe into alleged violation of norms in branded spices, food regulator FSSAI plans to launch surveillance on other food items like fortified rice, dairy products and spices sold in the domestic market. According to sources, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning surveillance on food items like fruit […]
Nestle says added sugar levels in Cerelac below FSSAI standards
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Nestle India on Monday said that its baby food brand Cerelac is in compliance with the country’s local food laws with “added sugar” levels being “much lower” than permissible upper limit set by the FSSAI. The company emphasised that the allegations of “racial stereotypes” made by Swiss NGO Public Eye’s report are “untrue”. The packaged […]
FIFI Collaborates with DAHD and FSSAI to Navigate Food and Agricultural Imports
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The Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI), convened a significant regulatory session in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This initiative came into being on the context of FIFI organizing the largest U.S. Agricultural Trade Mission to India and offering an […]
Centre asks FSSAI to initiate action against Nestle after sugar content in Cerelac report
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The Union Consumer Affairs Ministry has asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to initiate “appropriate action” against Nestle, which allegedly sells baby products with high sugar content in India, and not in European countries. According to a report by a Swiss NGO, Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), […]
70% mislabeled and 21% toxic amongst 36 popular Indian protein supplements
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Citizens protein project: A self-funded, transparent, and concerning report on analysis of popular protein supplements sold in the Indian market Abstract In this study, we analyzed popular protein supplements in India for potential health risks. Most products didn’t match their labeled protein content, some even exceeded it, hinting at deceptive practices. Many contained fungal toxins, […]
Is your milk safe?: Many samples in Punjab found adulterated
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Despite having the highest per capita availability of milk in the country, the supply of milk unsafe for human consumption continues unabated in Punjab, posing health risks, especially to the children, reveals data available with the Punjab Food Safety Wing. At least 15 per cent of milk samples collected between April 2023 and February 2024 […]
Ensure pre-mixes not sold as health or energy drinks: FSSAI to e-commerce firms
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all e-commerce food business operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorization of food products being sold on their websites. The country’s apex food safety regulator has asked websites selling food products to ensure that drinks or pre-mixes such as Bournvita, Complan and Horlicks are not […]