Organic products are grown under a system of agriculture without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides with an environmentally and socially responsible approach. This is a method of farming that works at grass root level preserving the reproductive and regenerative capacity of the soil, good plant nutrition, and sound soil management, produces nutritious […]
Phenolic compounds are a very broad group with over 500 plant derived substances divided into 5 classes and 31 subclasses. In addition to their organoleptic impact (color, astringency, aroma, bitterness) they are appreciated for their antioxidant properties which provide a potential health benefit. The composition of certain groups of phenolic compounds such as anthocyanins […]
According to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011, “Principal Display Panel means that part of the container/package which is intended or likely to be displayed or presented or shown or examined by the customer under normal and customary conditions of display, sale or purchase of the commodity contained therein.â€
In simple […]
With many brands using the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) logo to sell their products, notably Patanjali and Dabur, the apex regulator has issued a clarification that its logo can’t be used to sell any product, and that it is not a means for rival companies to denounce their competitors’ products.
The apex […]
Mycotoxins are produced by a few strains of moulds at some point during their growth under suboptimal growth conditions or limited nutrients. Production occurs preferentially on materials that both allow toxigenic moulds to grow and provide the conditions for mycotoxin production. From the many studies of the production of mycotoxins by mould isolates derived […]
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of moulds that exert toxic effects on animals and humans. The toxic effect of mycotoxins on animal and human health is referred to as mycotoxicosis, the severity of which depends on the toxicity of the mycotoxin, the extent of exposure, age and nutritional status of the individual and possible synergistic […]
Almost three months after the August 4 deadline for licensing and registration of food business operators (FBOs) under FSS (Licensing and Registration) Regulations, 2011, lapsed without clarity over further extensions or action against erring FBOs, FSSAI seems to have finally taken some decision. The apex food regulator is contemplating further action by seeking list […]
Food Regulators FSSAI will notify a new standards for food supplements as part of its efforts to ensure safety and quality of food and nutrition for the people.
“About 60 percent of the Industry players deal in food products. There have been concerns raised by the Industry players, especially in some of the states. FSSAI […]
Washing hands periodically with good antibacterial liquid hand wash is the one and only most efficient practice to prevent various infectious diseases like diarrhea which is the third leading cause of childhood mortality in our country. Human skin provides a supportive environment for the existence and multiplication of different microorganisms.
The hands and skin comes in […]
“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 […]