The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its regulatory scrutiny of packaged food manufacturers, prompting the industry to seek greater clarity on food definitions, labelling norms and standards for emerging ingredients. The move is part of the regulator's broader efforts to
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints alleging violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). The regulator announced the action through an official post on X, reaffirming its
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its crackdown on misleading food labelling by issuing show-cause notices to Lotte India Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd., and Kubera Foods, alleging that several products carried front-of-pack claims that could mislead
A diarrhoeal outbreak in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district has been traced to E. coli contaminated drinking water that was being sold illegally, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and launch an investigation into unauthorized water distribution practices. The incident has raised fresh concerns over drinking water
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names, packaging and product claims that could violate food safety and consumer protection regulations. The action is part of the regulator's ongoing
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states and Union Territories to expedite the recruitment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Designated Officers (DOs) to strengthen food safety enforcement and enhance regulatory capacity across the country. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states and Union Territories to expedite the recruitment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Designated Officers (DOs) to strengthen food safety enforcement and enhance regulatory capacity across the country. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani
With the exponential rise in global food trade, ensuring food safety and consumer protection has become a critical priority. Experts and industry leaders have emphasized that food regulators worldwide hold a pivotal role in safeguarding public health by enforcing stringent standards, harmonizing regulations, and strengthening
According to Dr. Rohit Kr Varshney, MBBS, MD, FIPM Professor & HOD- Emergency Medicine, TMU Hospital, Moradabad Nipah Virus: Nipah virus, a highly contagious zoonotic pathogen classified within the Paramyxoviridae family, came to scientific attention following its discovery in Malaysia in 1999. This insidious virus stands
