“Goa is already doing quite well in terms of health; it can also become a model for other states in food safety measures†said CEO of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Goa’s small geographical size and low population could help it become a model state in terms of food safety habits.
Therefore, it […]
The control of micronutrient deficiencies is an overarching effort of the Government to fight hunger and malnutrition in the country: Smt. Anupriya Patel at the inauguration of National Summit on Fortification of Food.
“The control of micronutrient deficiencies is an essential part of the overarching effort of the Government to fight hunger and malnutrition in […]
Fill Infrastructural gaps hampering food processing in India : Assocham
With just over two per cent of annual production processed, the Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (Assocham) on Thursday urged the Centre to fill infrastructural gaps to improve growth of the food processing sector in India.
“Just over two per cent of annual production is […]
On World Food Day, Twitter witnessed an outpouring of gratitude to India’s farmers, with several thousands of tweets being tagged with the hashtag #ThankYouKisan.
The hashtag was created by the IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertilizer Co-operative Limited), a co-operative society that produces and distributes fertilizer.
It’s our kisan behind all the food we eat made with love. This #WorldFoodDay let’s […]
We are all familiar with the importance of HPLC as a critical analytical tool in the food industry. Â Among the various modules of an HPLC, the detector is the one that finally detects the analyte after its separation through the HPLC column. Â Some of the common detectors used with the HPLC include:
UV/UV-VIS detector
Diode array […]
Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation 2016 related to regulation 2.3 with respect to “FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTSâ€
FSSAI has put up a draft amendment for public view for “Fruit and Vegetable Products”. Â The objections or suggestions, if any, may be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, 03rd […]
The National Solar Mission is a major initiative of the Government of India and State Governments to promote ecologically sustainable growth while addressing India’s energy security challenge. Â AES Labs is pleased to announce its small contribution towards this initiative by installing a 15 KW solar plant to supplement its existing power supply.
This initiative is […]
As they struggle to deal with more extreme weather, a range of food crops are generating more of chemical compounds that can cause health problems for people and livestock who eat them, scientists have warned.
A new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says that crops such as wheat and maize are generating […]
FSSAI has issued an office order dated 18th July 2016 regarding licensing of Food Business Operators having their establishments at airport and seaports. Â The detailed order can be viewed here:
http://www.fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/Office_Order_FBOs_License_19_07_2016.pdf
FSSAI has issued a notice calling for suggestions, views, comments etc from stakeholders within a period of 30 days on the draft notification related to Standards for Fortified Atta, Fortified Maida, Durum Wheat Maida, Quinoa, Fortified Rice, Instant Noodles, Tapioca Sago or Palm Sago & Pearl Millet Flour.
The notice can be downloaded at:
http://www.fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/Draft_Notice_Comment_Atta_Rice_20_07_2016.pdf