The second of the Joint FAO/WHO Regional Coordinating Committees (CCASIA) meets 26-30 September in New Delhi India. Each committee is responsible for defining the problems and needs of the region concerning food standards and food control. By working collectively at the regional level countries are able to highlight regulatory issues and problems arising from […]
F. No. 2/SA-24/2009(1)/FSSAI.—The following draft of the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages Standards) Regulations, 2016, which the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India proposes to make with the previous approval of the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) of subsection (2) of section 92 read with sub-section […]
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 […]
F. No.1-12/Standards/SP(Sweets,Confectionery)/FSSAI-2015.-The following draft of certain regulations further to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, which the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India proposes to make with previous approval of the Central Government in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) of sub-section (2) […]
What Are Major Food Allergens?
While more than 160 foods can cause allergic reactions in people with food allergies, the law identifies the eight most common allergenic foods. These foods account for 90 percent of food allergic reactions, and are the food sources from which many other ingredients are derived.
The eight foods identified by the […]
Overview
Interest in micronutrient malnutrition has increased greatly over the last few years. One of the main reasons is the realization that micronutrient malnutrition contributes substantially to the global burden of disease. Furthermore, although micronutrient malnutrition is more frequent and severe in the developing world and among disadvantaged populations, it also represents a public health […]
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
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched its new initiative, FSKAN (Food Safety Knowledge Assimilation Network), which would be a framework for scientific cooperation in the area of food safety and nutrition in workshop at New Delhi attended by over 100 scientists and researchers across the country. In this workshop, gaps where […]
Gazette Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Fifth Amendment Regulation, 2016 relating to standards for Silver Leaf .
For details refer: Â http://www.fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/Gazette_Notification_Silver_Leaf_19_07_2016.pdf