In an affidavit to the SC last month, the FSSAI proposed to withdraw the draft regulations and conduct further research before finalising a mechanism for 'Front of Pack Nutrition Labelling'.
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.
The Indian govt has maintained a veil of silence in a sense to allow it to manoeuvre with the US, which is an increasingly important technological partner and supremely important for Indian exporters.
Other key promises in the budget include AI- and other technology-enabled services for farmers and continuation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which will have the same outlay.
IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.
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