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FSSAI finds no traces of ethylene oxide in MDH, Everest spice samples
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has found no traces of cancer-causing Ethylene Oxide (ETO) in the samples of MDH and...
One in three households likely to avoid MDH, Everest Spices amid quality concerns: Survey
One out of every three household consumers are likely to refrain from buying spices from MDH and Everest, given the recent quality check cases...
Plant-based food industry pushes for relaxation of ‘milk’ labeling norms, advocates for standardization and collaboration with FSSAI
The Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to reconsider restrictions on the usage...
Plant Based Foods Industry Association gears up for 3rd Plant Based Foods Summit
The Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) is set to host its highly anticipated 3rd Plant Based Foods Summit in New Delhi on May...
FSSAI warns against illegal use of calcium carbide for fruit ripening, approves ethylene gas as safer alternative
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a warning to traders, fruit handlers, and Food Business Operators (FBOs) using ripening...
Packaged food label claims could be misleading and incomplete: ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has highlighted that food labels on packaged items can be misleading, emphasizing the importance for consumers to...
EU flags over 400 Indian products in 5 years for contaminants: Report reveals lead, cadmium, and pesticide presence
Between 2019 and 2024, over 400 export-quality products from India were flagged by the European Union (EU) for containing contaminants, as reported by Deccan...
Agilent India teams up with ICAR-NRCG to enhance food safety protocols in India
Agilent India has announced a strategic partnership with ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research-NRCG to co-develop advanced analytical workflows for improving food safety protocols....
FSSAI to initiate quality checks on domestic food items including spices and dairy products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently launched an investigation into alleged norm violations within branded spice products. Now, FSSAI plans...
Centre directs statewide spice quality testing post MDH and Everest controversy
After the recent controversy over food spices exported by India, the central government has directed all state administrations to conduct quality testing on spices.Earlier,...
Nestle India MD Suresh Narayanan addresses sugar controversy: ‘No harm to children’
On Monday, Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & Managing Director of Nestle India, emphasized that the formulation of the company's infant food for children under 18...
India’s QSR sector set to soar to USD 38.71 Billion by 2029, but non-compliance threatens growth trajectory
With India's food industry experiencing remarkable growth, the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector is expected to achieve a significant milestone, reaching USD 38.71 billion...