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FSSAI initiates action against CG Foods over unsafe processing

Providing right information to consumers key to making informed food choices: FSSAI CEO

FSSAI takes action against British Life Sciences over expired infant food

FSSAI has taken action against Bengaluru-based British Life Sciences after finding misbranded and expired infant food; it also ordered 3.7 MT of expired products to be destroyed

Food safety crackdown on dirty kitchens rides wave of online anger in India

Violations discovered during recent raids include infestations of flies, rats and cockroaches, expired or adulterated raw ingredients and improper storage

FMCG distributors demand stricter storage norms for qcom dark stores

AICPDF seeks mandatory norms linking SKU capacity with storage space, along with standards for ventilation, sanitation, temperature control and food segregation

Delhi HC seeks response on FSSAI action against Fortune Soya refined oil

The Delhi High Court has sought response of Centre and FSSAI on a plea challenging show cause notice prohibiting manufacture and sale of 'Fortune Soya Health Refined Soyabean Oil' for alleged misleading label declarations and claims. Petitioner AWL Agri Business Limited received Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notices over claims of being "100% Veg" and "Cholesterol Free For Healthy Lifestyle", for its product, 'Fortune Soya Health Refined Soyabean Oil'. The respondent authorities opposed the maintainability of the petition on the ground of territorial jurisdiction and submitted that no part of the cause of action arose within the territorial jurisdiction of the Delhi High Court as the company was based in Gujarat and the product was manufactured and marketed from outside Delhi. However, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma held that the petition cannot be held to be lacking in territorial jurisdiction and the foundational actions which are directly impugned by the ...

Zomato bans analogue dairy dishes, warns restaurants of delisting

The platform has ordered restaurants to verify ingredient labels and remove analogue dishes as regulators intensify scrutiny over food safety and labelling

FSSAI bans Everest Food Products, Laljee Godhoo from selling hing powder

Food regulator FSSAI on Saturday said it has prohibited Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd and Laljee Godhoo from selling hing powder, which it found to be sub-standard. In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that it has issued prohibition orders against Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo and Company as their products 'hing powder' were found to be sub-standard. In the case of Everest, FSSAI has prohibited the sale of compounded asafoetida (hing powder) variants with immediate effect. "The samples of Compounded Asafoetida (Hing Powder) were found to be 'Misbranded and Sub-standard' by the Food Analyst of the primary food laboratory," the regulator said. The articles were found to be in contravention of the provisions of the FSS (Food Products and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, wherein the alcohol soluble extract obtained was 0 per cent against the prescribed standard of not less than 5 per cent. "The samples of Yellow Hing Pow

Before the FDA walks in: How restaurants audit kitchens and food safety

Maharashtra FDA's crackdown has exposed lapses in storage, pest control, hygiene; but in a professionally run kitchen, what systems are supposed to catch these problems before the regulator does?

Packaged food, drink market faces stricter front-of-pack labelling

The regulator has proposed a ‌red-coloured hexagonal shape for food products ​which are high in ​any two or more nutrients - fat, sugar or salt - it ​said reportedly in a Supreme Court filing

Nationwide ban on analogue paneer may be next as states step up action

FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani says analogue paneer could soon be prohibited nationwide, as more states move against the non-dairy substitute

Pests, poor sanitation: FSSAI notices to JW Marriott, Andaz, Juniper

The regulator flagged licensing and labelling lapses at JW Marriott and hygiene, pest-control and storage deficiencies at Andaz, operated by Juniper Hotels in Aerocity

Delhi HC asks FSSAI not to cancel ITC licence over '100%' atta claims

Court passes interim order after ITC challenges improvement notice over "100% Atta", "100% Madhya Pradesh Wheat" and "0% Maida" claims on Aashirvaad packaging

Delhi HC asks FSSAI not to cancel ITC's licence over '100%' claims

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the FSSAI not to cancel for the time being ITC Ltd's licence over failure to comply with directives asking the conglomerate to remove all "100 per cent" claims in relation to its product, 'Aashirvaad M.P Chakki Atta'. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma granted interim protection to ITC on its petition challenging the FSSAI advisories and notices to discontinue the usage of the term "100%" for its product or face suspension of FSSAI License. "Since the issue regarding jurisdiction is to be decided and the courts will be closed, till the next date of hearing, no decision regarding cancellation of the license will be taken," Justice Sharma said as it listed the case for hearing on September 9. Justice Sharma also said that she would pass an order on Monday, August 31, on the maintainability of a separate petition by AWL Agri Business Limited against FSSAI. AWL Agri Business Limited received FSSAI notices over allegedly misleading label declarations and

Celebrity food endorsements under FSSAI scrutiny: What do the rules say?

FSSAI's warning to celebrities has put food endorsements under the lens. Here's what endorsers must check, disclose, and verify before promoting a food product

India wanted warning labels on chip packets, soda but big food fought back

India's push for clearer nutritional warnings has faced resistance from food giants, even as similar companies use prominent labels in overseas markets

FSSAI suspends Marche Retail licence, issues order against SDP Industries

Food regulator suspends Marche Retail's licence for 30 days over serious non-compliance and bars SDP Industries from selling ghee over adulteration concerns

FSSAI issued 150 notices to food brands over misleading ads in recent weeks

Food regulator FSSAI on Saturday informed that it has issued 150 notices to food companies, including major brands Nestle India, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola India, in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and non-compliance with labelling regulations. In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) shared an update on its enforcement action taken against major brands in recent months. "Over 150 notices issued for misleading advertisements, false claims & labelling non-compliances," the FSSAI said. The regulator shared the list of a few major brands against whom action has been taken. These are Nestle India, PepsiCo, Abbott India Ltd, Red Bull India, Danone India, Monster Energy India Pvt Ltd, Hell Energy Pvt Ltd, Mondelez India, Coca-Cola India, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Ferrero India and Kenvue Inc. In the past few months, the FSSAI said it has taken action against various food business operators (FBOs) for serious violations of its ..

FSSAI's labelling rules could have wider ramifications for food brands

Scrutiny of terms such as healthy, natural and 100 per cent, restrictions on 'energy drink' branding and possible front-of-pack warnings could force companies to rethink packaging and positioning

Front-of-pack labels: Where India stands vs global food labelling systems

India is yet to finalise its front-of-pack labelling rules. Here's how its proposed approach compares with warning labels and nutrition ratings used in other countries

Amway, Emami, 4 other firms withdraw '100%' claims on labels, ads: FSSAI

Food regulator FSSAI on Wednesday said that Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and three other companies have withdrawn misleading '100 per cent' claims from their product labelling and advertisements, following its enforcement actions against these firms. In a social media post, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that it has initiated action against food business operators (FBOs) to discontinue the use of the term "100%" on labels, packaging & promotional or advertising materials. Following FSSAI's intervention, five FBOs have taken corrective action & withdrawn "100%" claims from their products and advertisements. In the case of Bonn Biscuits Pvt Ltd, the FSSAI said that the company was using a "100%" claim in the advertisement for Bonn Cummin Flavor Jeera Bite Biscuits, 76 gm. Now, the company has removed "100%" claim from the website. On Emami Ltd, the FSSAI said that the company was using 100 per cent claim for its product Zhandu Honey. Emami has