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 […]
What is Nutrition Label?
The Nutrition Label helps you determine the amount of calories and nutrients in one serving of food. Nutrients include fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and minerals. This information helps you know whether you’re eating a healthy, balanced diet.
The label, which is included on every packaged food product, lists the amount of:
Fat
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When you purchase some food products from the market, it has a label mentioning use before date and use by date. That label indicates the shelf life of your product; that is the time commodity may be stored or used without becoming unfit for use, consumption, or sale. Shelf life of products actually decides […]
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 […]
FHRAI-The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India plans to set up non-commercial food testing laboratories across the country to help its members tide over hassles during food department raids, especially during festive season.
FHRAI president Bharat Malkani said, “The number of labs that currently exist are grossly insufficient and will not be able to […]
“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 […]