Odisha imposes a statewide ban on gutkha, pan masala and all tobacco- and nicotine-containing products under food safety laws, replacing its 2013 order and tightening enforcement as the Centre hikes taxes on tobacco.
Nestlé India said infant formula products sold in the country meet FSSAI norms and are unaffected by the global recall announced by its parent, which is limited to select overseas markets.
Over half of food delivery users report damaged orders, while 55 per cent say app prices are higher than restaurants, a nationwide survey shows.
FSSAI warns food companies against calling herbal infusions ‘tea’, saying only Camellia sinensis-based drinks can use the term
FSSAI says eggs in India are safe; traces of nitrofuran pose no health risk, dismissing claims linking eggs to cancer.
FSSAI has instructed states to remove mislabelled ORS drinks from retail and online platforms, citing continued violations of its labelling rules.
India’s top spice-sector leaders call for stricter food-safety systems, tighter traceability and faster tech adoption to protect export competitiveness amid rising global scrutiny.
NHRC issues notice to Health Ministry and FSSAI over alleged widespread reuse of cooking oil; seeks state-wise probe and action report.
FSSAI introduced the Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programme in 2017 to enhance awareness and promote safe food practices
Centre notes that FSSAI has conducted five meetings with ecommerce food business operators in the last two years
