The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) organized a Food Safety Supervisor Training in Advance Catering (FoSTaC) program in Nagpur, training 34 hospitality professionals on food safety and hygiene practices.
Results for: FSSAI
A shocking incident in Mumbai has led to the suspension of Yummo ice cream factory’s license after a doctor found a human finger in an ice cream cone. Police investigation revealed the finger may belong to a factory worker who suffered an injury during production. The incident has sparked concern over food safety and led to action by the Food Safety Standards of India (FSSAI).
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove any claim of ‘100% fruit juices’ from the labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices. This comes as multiple FBOs have been inaccurately marketing reconstituted fruit juices as ‘100% fruit juices.’
To comply with the standards, FBOs must label reconstituted fruit juices accordingly, with ‘reconstituted’ mentioned against the juice name. Additionally, if added nutritive sweeteners exceed 15 gm/kg, the product must be labelled as ‘Sweetened juice.’
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive on May 24, 2023, prohibiting the processing or sale of human milk under the FSS Act of 2006. The directive also mandates the cessation of all activities related to the commercialization of human milk and its products.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has implemented stricter controls on food imports, restricting clearances to 155 authorized entry points. This move aims to enhance food safety by ensuring that imported products meet Indian standards. The FSSAI is also expanding its investigation of baby food, including brands other than Nestle, following concerns about added sugar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a public rally in Ayodhya ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has expressed optimism about ‘unexplored opportunities’ in India. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar criticized the Canadian government over its handling of the Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing. Belstar Microfinance has filed a DRHP to raise 1,300 crore through an IPO. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has denied reports of higher pesticide residue levels in herbs and spices. The CBI has issued a Blue corner notice against Prajwal Revanna in a sexual harassment case.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has categorically denied recent media claims suggesting that it has permitted higher pesticide residue levels in herbs and spices. The food safety regulator clarified that India upholds some of the most stringent Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in the world, which are tailored to the dietary consumption patterns of the Indian population and address health concerns across all age groups.
India is undergoing a significant dietary transition characterized by a shift towards processed and high-calorie Western-style diets, often referred to as “junk foods.” These foods are low in essential nutrients but high in calories, fats, salt, sugar, and preservatives. Scientific evidence has linked junk food consumption to weakened immune defenses, increased blood pressure, elevated blood sugar levels, weight gain, and increased cancer risk. This dietary shift coincides with economic growth, urbanisation, and increased consumption of packaged and processed foods. The food safety and standards authority of India (FSSAI) has released regulations restricting the sale of HFSS foods in schools to protect children from their harmful impact. Despite policy intentions to ensure safe food environments there is still much work to be done. Clear definitions of HFSS foods and effective implementation of regulations are crucial. Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) can help consumers make informed choices. Subsidies for healthy foods and behavioural change campaigns targeting children and young adults can promote healthy dietary habits. India needs a “Jan Andolan” or people’s movement for healthy and nutritionally diverse diets, supported by sincere policy interventions that help Indians exercise their right to make informed food choices.
Following concerns raised by Singapore and Hong Kong, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered the collection of spice samples from all brands for quality testing. The move comes after authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore expressed concerns about the quality of certain Indian spices, including products from MDH and Everest.
The Central government has ordered food safety commissioners in all states to sample and test spices from all brands after Singapore and Hong Kong banned products from MDH and Everest due to excessive levels of a cancer-causing agent. Samples will be collected from manufacturing units within four days, and a quality report is expected in 20 days.