Ministry of Food Processing Industries Holds Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting for World Food India-2023
The meeting focused on discussing the progress made in the preparations for World Food India-2023, which is scheduled to take place from 3rd to 5th November 2023 in New Delhi.
FSSAI invites applications for posts of Food Analyst and Junior Analyst
All eligible candidates are invited to apply online for these examinations. The present notice also provides information on age, essential qualifications and experience, fees, syllabus, examination schedule, etc. pertinent to these examinations
Government of Telangana includes “Food Processing Industry and Food Parks” in the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
The minimum wage provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 will now apply to the employment in the “Food Processing Industry and Food Parks” in Telangana. This amendment ensures that workers in the food processing industry and food parks in Telangana will be entitled to receive minimum wages as mandated by the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
Government Promotes Organic Products in India, Emphasizes Reliable Testing
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued directions to all food testing laboratories towards promoting organic products in the country by focusing on the development and strengthening of cooperative societies.
FSSAI launches Surveillance Drive to Combat Spurious Drugs Manufactured by Nutraceutical Companies
This intensive drive will continue throughout the month, with plans to inspect 25-30 percent of the nutraceutical manufacturing facilities in Himachal Pradesh by the end of June 2023. The aim is to identify and take immediate action against defaulting FBOs to ensure consumer safety and the integrity of the nutraceutical industry.
FSSAI directs ban on use of Packing Films around Sweet Boxes
The FSSAI points out that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) had notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. The amendment prohibits manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic items. Hence, Food Business Operators (FBOs) are directed to ensure that no packing films are used to wrap/ pack sweet boxes.
Roundtable with Foreign Missions held to Foster International Participation in World Food India 2023
The purpose of the meeting was to engage in dialogue regarding overseas participation in the upcoming second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ (WFI). WFI is scheduled to take place from 3rd to 5th November, 2023 at New Delhi. The event aims to showcase the Indian Food Processing Sector and attract collaborations and investments from global stakeholders.
Central Government reduces Basic Import Duty on Edible Oils
The decision comes as part of the government’s efforts to implement measures aimed at reducing the prices of Edible Oils in the domestic market. By lowering the Import Duty on Refined Sunflower Oil and Refined Soyabean Oil, the government aims to benefit consumers and ease domestic retail prices.
State Governments to continuously monitor the stock and prices of Tur and Urad
In the meeting, the state governments were asked to continuously monitor the prices and verify the stock positions of stock-holding entities and take strict action on those who violated the stock limits order.
FSSAI conducts ‘Nurturing Individual Potential and Unleashing Networking’(NIPUN)
NIPUN serves as a flagship Induction Training Programme for direct recruits of FSSAI. The program design involves three weeks of classroom training, followed by on-the-job exposure to the functioning of FSSAI at regional offices. It aims to sensitize the direct recruits to the paramount mandate of the apex food regulator.
