FSSAI defends its move, says science panel recommended allowing increased pesticide levels. Applicable only to pesticides not already under Indian or international regulations.
After Hong Kong, Singapore found high level of Ethylene oxide in Indian masala brands, FSSAI conducts safety tests. A look at India's food safety rules & what happens in cases of violation.
Authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore detected high levels of ethylene oxide in various spices made by Everest and MDH. WHO has declared the compound a grade 1 carcinogen.
First-of-its-kind study examined 36 brands of protein powders, including those containing herbal and dietary supplements. Results published in Medicine last week.
The FSSAI has clarified that a beverage can be misclassified as a "health drink" or "energy drink" only if it is licensed under the "proprietary food" category.
Packages of Bournvita show that it has 32.2 g added sugar now, in comparison to 37.4 g sugar earlier. Earlier, a row had erupted following a video about the product.
In April, DGFT issued notification for halal certification process for export of meat & meat products. Certification is commercial activity to encash on religious lifestyle, says HaSIL's D-G.
Niaz Ahmed Farooqui of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Halal Trust, organisations booked for alleged misuse of certification, has slammed ban while trying to assuage concerns of foreign buyers.
MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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