In order to reduce the unauthorized sale of loose edible oil in the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a recent order, directing that edible oil be sold through tamper-proof automated vending machines. The order by the apex regulator deals with the standards of quality and packaged regulations for […]
The ministry of food processing industries (MoFPI) is actively considering the creation of an apex body to oversee the food processing and allied sector activities. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, minister of food processing industries, said this while releasing a draft on the new National Food Processing Policy after her recent visit to Japan
She opined that […]
Following the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council’s recent meeting in Srinagar, where the levy on eateries with air-conditioning and a liquor licence was pegged at 18 per cent, the hospitality industry has expressed its disappointment.
The GST levied on-air-conditioned restaurants was pegged at 12 per cent; the GST on hotels charging room rentals between […]
The food and beverage industry has called rates for processed food and beverages fixed by the Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council detrimental to the growth of the industry and sought a review of the rates.
Industry insiders stated that most of the proposed rates were in contradiction of the rates recommended by the ministry […]
Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) and Hypoallergenic conditions require speciality foods which are not available in India. Hospitals require these foods for the management of infants and children suffering from these medical conditions. A direction for the import of these speciality foods had been given by the FSSAI through a notification dated 2 November […]
The Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council has decided the rates for goods at its meeting held in Srinagar recently. While there will be no tax on most edible items, processed foods were largely kept in the 12 per cent category, while some products, including confectionery products and aerated drinks with added sugar were […]
The restaurant industry is one of the fastest growing industry verticals in the recent times, reason being, people prefer to dine outside due to taste, preferences and the changing lifestyle. Restaurant business is a lucrative idea but one must thoroughly investigate the prerequisites to avoid legal complications.
If you are in the process of setting […]
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) expects that the government will take a decision on selling non-food products alongside food products under one roof soon.
According to sources, the decision could propel the growth of the sector and an investment worth around $10 billion is expected to come.
It is learnt that Harsimrat Kaur Badal, […]
Consumption of contaminated water is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious illness. A large number of diseases nowadays are waterborne. Water used for the following purposes needs to be safe and free of any contamination.Â
Water for drinking
Water for cooking as an ingredient
Water for processing of food
Water for washing of […]
Contaminants are not added intentionally but can enter food in any stage of food preparation. Contaminants can enter food during production, packaging, transporting or even when in storage. Food can be contaminated even through environmental pollution. Contaminants have a negative impact on human health if they are ingested with food. That is why food […]