Food Safety and Standards Act 2006

FSSAI: transforming the food and nutrition landscape in India

The Report, ‘FSSAI: Transforming the Food and Nutrition Landscape in India’ is a compilation of the work done by FSSAI since its inception, particularly in the year 2016-2017, a landmark year in the evolution of the Authority. The report then sets broad future direction.

Publication Date:

28/06/2017

Source: Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)

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Food Safety, Food Standards, India, Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI), Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Food Additives

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'Plastic rice' cooks up a storm in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

HYDERABAD / VISAKHAPATNAM: Rumours of alleged sale of plastic rice at some grocery stores caused jitters among the people+ of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.

Publication Date:

08/06/2017

Source: Times Of India (Hyderabad)

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Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rice, Food Safety, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Health Effects, Health

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Soft drink to oil, state food monitors find 9 products of top firms ‘substandard’

In a number of cases, the companies have either questioned the test procedure or have asked for re-analysis of the samples.

Publication Date:

17/04/2017

Source: Indian Express (New Delhi)

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Soft Drinks, Edible Oils, Food Safety, Right To Information (RTI), Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Health

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Draft Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2016

The control of micronutrient deficiencies is an essential part of the overarching effort of the Government to fight hunger and malnutrition in the country.

Publication Date:

03/01/2017

Source: Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)

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Food Safety, Food Standards, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, India, Health Effects, Nutrition, Food Additives, Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)

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Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2016

Draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2016 related to restriction on sale of cream.

Publication Date:

06/12/2016

Source: Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)

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Food Safety, Food Standards, Milk, Milk Products, Food Additives, India, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)

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GE food samples were unsafe: Telangana food laboratory

The sale of GE foods is prohibited under Section 22 of the Food Safety and Standards Act.

Publication Date:

02/11/2016

Source: Deccan Chronicle (Telangana)

Tags:

Telangana, Genetic Engineering, Food Safety, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Health Effects, Health

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College canteens must meet food safety rules: UGC

PANAJI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a new circular to state universities, asking them to ensure that canteen, messes and other food establishments in affiliated colleges meet

Publication Date:

27/10/2016

Source: Times Of India (Goa)

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Goa, Food Safety, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Health Care, Health

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Varsity canteens, messes should have licence under Food Safety Act: UGC

Noting that canteens and messes in educational institutions are not licensed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked varsities and colleges to ensu

Publication Date:

24/10/2016

Source: Financial Express (New Delhi)

Tags:

Food Safety, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI), Health Care, Health

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