Page 6 - Food Safety

Foreign food manufacturers have to register in India for some exports

Rule applies for exports in five categories of items, says regulator FSSAI

FSSAI rules: Here is what packaged food and restaurant menus must mention

The government on November 17, 2020, notified the norms under the Food Safety And Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, for producers, retailers, and servers

FSSAI sends notices to eateries for not complying with calorie count order

The last date for restaurants to comply with these norms was January 1, 2022, but it was later extended to July 1

Ensuring nutrition security

Food safety programmes need adjustments

World Food Safety Day: Experts suggest healthy snacks for office-goers

To mark World Food Safety Day 2022, we spoke to experts who could help people hold on to diet lessons learnt during the pandemic

Do Thomas Malthus's words still hold water?

If the Ukraine-war doesn't end soon, we may witness food crises in parts of the world. So, do we need another green revolution to boost food production and save us from Thomas Malthus's prophesy?

FSSAI budget for 2022-23 lower than 2019-20 allocation

Twelve of the 36 states/UTs had fewer food safety officers in 2018-19 compared to 2014-15, shows data

Best of BS Opinion: Peering into 2021, the nature of food, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

The nature of food

Since the release of our investigation into the adulteration of honey, we have received textbook responses - possibly what is discussed and taught in business schools across the world, writes Narain

Best of BS Opinion: Malnutrition among children, Brexit deal, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Bitter Marico-Dabur war over honey adulteration offers food for thought

When the issue concerns people's health, it's more than just a clash of brands, says experts

Pure controversy

CSE's report on honey points to the need for better standards

In pics: Are you washing fruits, veggies right? Check out FSSAI guidelines

Wash, wash and wash before you cook: that's what the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recommends.

Two Acts, one mandi, zero food safety

Indian mandis remain filthy because the Food Safety and Standards Act and the APMC Act share an intersection, but not an interaction, with each other

Food businesses barred from using recycled plastic, newspaper for packaging

FSSAI says businesses have new regulations will raise standards for safety and have to be followed by July 1.

Foodpanda, Zomato, Swiggy, 7 others delist over 5,000 unsafe food joints

On July 20, FSSAI directed the 10 food aggregators to debar the non-FSSAI licensed/registered food operators and ensure compliance of food safety rules and regulations

FSSAI ropes in US-based Decernis for online access to global food standards

Tie up will help FSSAI to access database of over 70,000 standards from over 170 countries

FSSAI needs to focus on food safety: Parliamentary panel

Says funds are being underutilised by FSSAI

Merck buys food safety testing specialist BioControl

The deal will enable Merck to offer complete workflow solutions for food pathogen testing