ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024 term HFSS foods as those prepared with excessive fats, sugar or salt. Scientific panel giving final shape to food regulator’s labelling policy.
Public health advocates want 2022 proposal of a 'Health Star Rating' junked, saying it favours industry, want clear and mandatory warning labels on the front of the pack.
The move, says FSSAI, is part of their broader push to boost transparency in food labelling, safeguard consumer rights & tighten enforcement of food safety standards.
The court was hearing a petition on displaying nutritional information on the front of packaged food products. The FSSAI issued a draft notification on regulations for this in 2022.
Maharashtra govt should take the Halal certification issue more seriously and approach the court. A counter ‘Malhar’ certification may not be the right answer.
Even as FSSAI expert panel reviews norms and prepares recommendations, experts lay emphasis on need to develop baby foods from minimally processed natural ingredients.
The withdrawal of FSSAI’s clarification has reignited discussions around A1 and A2 milk. The debate is a microcosm of a larger issue—the health claims of dairy as a whole.
Patanjali Foods said in an exchange filing Thursday that the apex food regulator had asked it to initiate recall of an entire batch of its red chilli powder, batch number JD2400012.
A panel, constituted by the FSSAI after a study in August found microplastics in salt & sugar sold in India, is finalising its recommendations, ThePrint has learnt.
Govt-funded study analysed front and back of labels of 432 popular packaged food products including breakfast cereals, idli mixes, porridges, soup mixes, beverages and extruded snacks.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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