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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicFood safety

Topic: food safety

Hate mail floods FSSAI as critics see ‘green light’ for GM food in draft rules for import & sale

Draft notification was brought out in November 2021. Last month, an addendum was proposed that would also include enzymes of GM origin in the list of items to be regulated

I am launching a civil disobedience movement against moratorium on GM crops. Here’s why

I respect the rule of law but today, I will plant Bt brinjal on my farm to launch the ‘Feed India civil disobedience movement’. GM crops need revival.

Modi govt’s ambitious ethanol plan spurs food security fears

The govt says doubling ethanol production will save India Rs 30,000 crore a year by cutting crude imports, reduce carbon emissions & boost farmers’ incomes. But critics term it self-goal.

SC asks lawyer if he will eat client’s ‘food’, rejects bail plea in adulteration case

While refusing pre-arrest bail of two MP-based businessmen accused of food adulteration, the Supreme Court further said that 'only in India we are liberal with health concerns.'

‘Food-o-copeia’ — India’s plan to boost corporate compliance of food standards

To devise its ‘food-‘o’-copeia’, the FSSAI will use the expertise of institutes under the government-run Network for Scientific Co-operation for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

Greater quality checks soon on milk, edible oil, honey, meat & poultry, says FSSAI new CEO

IAS officer Arun Singhal details the new ways of testing and new regulations at the food regulator, and the reforms that are already underway.

Street food vendors are back after Covid safety training, now hoping for business to return

With Covid numbers rising in India, many people will continue to play it safe, which means a grim future for the street food business.

IKEA and Haldiram’s served show cause notice after ‘caterpillar found in biryani’

Food regulator FSSAI finds 'more violations' at IKEA’s 1,000-seat restaurant in Hyderabad, sends samples for lab analysis.

Maggi case still on, but FSSAI ties up with Nestle to improve own standards

Partnership between FSSAI and the Nestle Food Safety Institute has raised eyebrows

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.