Tag: Food Processing

These rules mark a significant step towards ensuring the quality and safety of honey in the market, providing consumers with transparent information about the products they purchase and consume. The regulations aim to bolster consumer …

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This move by FSSAI reinforces the commitment to protecting public health by actively monitoring and regulating the use of pesticides and contaminants in the food supply chain. These regulatory measures serve to bolster confidence in …

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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for Package Units, Coffee Seed Storage, Methods for Sensory Evaluation, Hygienic Conditions for Sugar Factories and Preferred Pressures for Pneumatic Tools and Machines. This notification …

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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) has issued an extension in the deadline for submission of proposals under Prime Minister Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). The new deadline has been fixed as 5pm on December …

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FSSAI has once more urged the authorities to keep a strict vigil on Food Business Operators engaged in manufacturing, repacking, and selling fresh, surface-treated, and minimally processed fruits & vegetables. Authorities shall undertake surveillance/ enforcement …

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As per this order, the application fees has been decreased from INR 25,000/- (inclusive of GST) per applied product, to INR 10000 per application. The new fees are applicable per application, irrespective of the number …

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Both sides acknowledged the strategic importance of each other to foster food security. India as one of the largest producer of Agri Food and Brazil as one the largest exporter of food can work towards …

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This updated order aims to streamline the use of RAFT kits, equipment, and methods, ensuring transparency and consistency in food testing and surveillance procedures. It provides a clear framework for the use of the “RAFT …

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FSSAI has clarified that the Food Business Operators (FBOs) may either provide the address of the brand owner through text or Barcode/GTIN on the label. The FBO is not compelled to declare the address of …

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FSSAI has issued a notification on enforcement drives that will be conducted to keep a check on possible adulteration of food products especially during festivals. Additionally, Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) will be positioned in …

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While protein binders have gained prominence as essential ingredients in the production of various food products, especially semi-solid or solid foods, FSSAI’s stance underscores the potential negative impact on the digestibility of bound proteins.

This amendment introduces stricter regulations on the export of food supplements containing botanicals to the EU and UK, aiming to ensure the quality and safety of such products for human and animal consumption. The involvement …

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