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Agri minister calls for measures to up maize production & productivity

By |March 29th, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on Agri minister calls for measures to up maize production & productivity

A package of measures was needed to boost maize production and productivity and realise its potential as the future cereal crop. This was stated by Radha Mohan Singh, minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare, Government of India, at the fifth essay of India Maize Summit, organised in New Delhi by the Federation of Indian […]

BIS starts work on new standards for printing ink used for packaging of food products- Toluene ban likely

By |March 27th, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on BIS starts work on new standards for printing ink used for packaging of food products- Toluene ban likely

The Bureau Of Indian Standards (BIS) has started working on new standards for printing ink used for packaging food products. It is likely to ban the use of toluene for the purpose of printing for packaged food, which, in effect, will force the companies to change their packaged material to comply with new norms.

Toluene […]

Organic farming must be promoted akin to Green Revolution states Minister of agricultural & farmer welfare-GOI

By |March 27th, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on Organic farming must be promoted akin to Green Revolution states Minister of agricultural & farmer welfare-GOI

Organic farming should be promoted with the same spirit as the Green Revolution, as India is the country with the most organic producers. This was stated by Radha Mohan Singh, minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare, Government of India, during his address at the Conference on Organic World: Advantage India, which was organised by […]

FSSAI seeking Food Recall plan from 200 Food Business operators of India

By |March 27th, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on FSSAI seeking Food Recall plan from 200 Food Business operators of India

The FSSAI has through its letter dated 20th March 2018 has focused on Implementation of Food Recall Regulation across India, it was decided to direct the 200 Centrally Licensed FBOs to submit a fresh plan on the recall management. These  FBOs will be required to submit Recall Management Team details within 30 days of […]

FSSAI-Standard Division : Get Food Facts Right: FAQs on Wheat Flour, Oil ,Fruits & organic food.

By |March 22nd, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on FSSAI-Standard Division : Get Food Facts Right: FAQs on Wheat Flour, Oil ,Fruits & organic food.

Wheat flour and other Wheat Products
1). What is Wheat Atta?
As per the sub – regulation 2.4.1.1 of FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, Atta or resultant atta means the coarse product obtained by milling or grinding clean wheat free from rodent hair and excreta.
2). What is wheat protein?
Wheat flour contains 2 classes […]

Food safety – hazards and culprits.

By |March 22nd, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on Food safety – hazards and culprits.

Even a single food-related incident can deal a harsh blow to your business, so food safety should always be a top priority. The only defense in a court of law is to have all your due diligence paper work completed. Read on to learn about the dangers you should watch out for and what […]

FSSAI seeks views on plastic particles or microplastics in water bottles

By |March 19th, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on FSSAI seeks views on plastic particles or microplastics in water bottles

An international study on Thursday said popular brands were selling contaminated mineral water bottles. The study by the State University of New York found twice as many plastic particles or micro-plastics in bottled water.Now, India’s apex food regulator is consulting a scientific panel to understand the implications of the study.  The study also prompted the WHO to take […]

Exchange of MoU between FSSAI and AOAC INTERNATIONAL

By |March 9th, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on Exchange of MoU between FSSAI and AOAC INTERNATIONAL

On 28th February at The Park Hotel, New Delhi, Mr Pawan Kumar Agarwal, CEO, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India inaugurated the most awaited 5th annual conference of AOAC International with Partner in Food Science and Safety along with Dr Kaushik Banerjee, President, India Section of the AOAC INTERNATIONAL

The inaugural was followed by […]

Top 10 foods, additives and preservatives that are banned in many countries.

By |February 27th, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on Top 10 foods, additives and preservatives that are banned in many countries.

We all know that processed or packaged foods are not good for your health. However, you will be surprised to know how much known toxic foods, additives and preservatives that are banned in European Union and many advanced countries around the world.

1. Olestra or Olean:

Olestra is used in low fat products that contain […]

The Rising Demand Of Organic Food Market in India.

By |February 23rd, 2018|News Flash|Comments Off on The Rising Demand Of Organic Food Market in India.

Rapid use of chemicals and fertilisers have forced people to find a healthy way of living, this is where organic market comes into consideration. Organic food make its roots firm after people realised the importance of being healthy and carrying a healthy lifestyle.

According to TechSci Research report, “India Organic Food Market By Product Type, […]