New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints alleging multiple violations, the food regulator said on Saturday.Taking to the social media platform X, FSSAI said that the complaints alleged the supply of expired, spoiled, rotten, contaminated and otherwise unsafe food products through the quick commerce platform.Among the key observations, the regulator said eggs were allegedly marketed unde…
Latest Food Safety and Standards Authority of India News & Updates
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) Actress Kajal Aggarwal, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘The India Story’, has spoken up on the corruption in the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FSSAI has been under public scrutiny for flouting safety norms, and granting food safety certificates to sub par products of late putting the nation’s health at risk.The actress spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, and shared her opinion on India’s food safety….
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India’s nutraceutical market, valued at around $29–30 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $37–38 billion by 2026 and $55–57 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of approximately 10.5 per cent, a report said on Friday.The growth is being driven by rising health consciousness, higher disposable incomes, increasing lifestyle-related disorders, and demand for natural, science-backed nutrition, the report from CareEdge Ratings said.The Indian healthcare landscape has shifte…
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday said that it has directed food business operators (FBOs) across the country to ensure the use of only food-grade and corrosion-resistant knives, blades, and other cutting equipment during food handling and processing activities.In an advisory, the food regulator expressed concern over reports that some food businesses are using rusted, corroded, chipped, painted, damaged, or otherwise unsuitable cuttin…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Sunday said that it has initiated action against several food companies for allegedly violating labelling norms through misleading brand names, trade names and product claims. The food regulator has issued notices to multiple food business operators (FBOs), stating that they appear to be in violation of provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.“FSSAI has issued notices to several food business op…
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday directed food business operators (FBOs) to immediately discontinue the use of metallic pins, staple pins, wires or similar materials for sealing, fastening, securing or packaging food items, saying such practices pose a serious risk to consumer safety.In an advisory issued to food businesses, the food regulator said it had come to its notice that metallic pins and wires are being used in decorative cakes…
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) India’s food safety regulator body, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday said it has issued a statutory notice to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) over alleged unhygienic handling of utensils onboard Train No. 12223 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)-Ernakulam (ERS) Duronto Express, following a video circulating on social media.The notice was shared by FSSAI on the microblogging platform X, showing it took serious not…
Guwahati, April 29 (IANS) In a significant step towards ensuring safe, hygienic, and quality food for passengers, 10 railway stations, along with the Divisional Railway Manager’s office canteen at Lumding under the Lumding Division of Northeast Frontier Railway, have been awarded the prestigious “Eat Right Station” certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The Northeast Frontier Railway Chief Public Relations Officer, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, said that the certific…
Dahod/Vadodara, April 21 (IANS) Laboratory testing of food samples collected from a wedding function in Dahod district is underway as authorities investigate a mass illness that left more than 200 people symptomatic and dozens hospitalised. Officials said samples of paneer (cottage cheese) curry, puri, mango juice, and water from both tanker and local sources have been sent to the Food and Drug Laboratory in Vadodara.Additional samples have also been collected from the producers of paneer and ma…
Dahod, April 21 (IANS) The Gujarat government has sought a detailed report from district authorities after a mass illness linked to a private wedding function in Dahod left hundreds requiring medical attention, with 34 people still admitted in hospitals as of Tuesday. State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the incident occurred on Monday evening at a private event and confirmed that government facilities were treating the affected persons.“The incident occurred yesterday evening at…