FSSAI Updates List of Recognized Laboratories for Food Analysis

The list specifies a total of 217 FSSAI Notified NABL Accredited Food Testing Laboratories. Additionally the list also specified, 22 FSSAI notified laboratories whose NABL accreditation validity has expired or are under suspension or under process of denotification or have shifted premise without Integrated assessment.

Gujarat Government inaugurates and initiates several projects in The Cooperative Sector

Farmers will receive 50,000 without interest through the Kisan Credit Card, Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the Banas Bovine and Breed Research Center (BBBRC) at Bhildi, a project costing 324.77 crores. He also inaugurated the newly constructed Ultra-Modern Atta Plant with a daily capacity of 50 metric tons in Badarpura, for 45 crore.

Brewing Excellence: FSSAI CEO Pours The Tea On Safety

The collaborative efforts of all stakeholders have provided a platform for the exchange of insights and have promoted safe, sustainable, and quality-driven tea production in the country. The commitment to fostering a robust tea industry that prioritizes consumer safety and quality standards was evident throughout the session.

FSSAI & Customs Raids Fizzled Out Beer in Delhi

During the inspection, discoveries were made as a Food Business Operator (FBO) was found harboring a substantial stockpile of 45 metric tonnes of expired beer from a popular brand. With an estimated value of Rs. 1 crore, the expired products were promptly seized by FSSAI.

FSSAI Takes Food Safety Protocols To The Skies

Recognizing a common concern regarding the lack of readily available information for passengers about inflight food, the CEO of FSSAI directed all flight caterers and airlines to strictly comply with the relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. Emphasis was laid on menu labeling as a powerful tool to inform passengers, enabling them to make informed choices.

FDA Conducts Registrations and Licensing Camps for FBOs

The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, Bambolim organized Licensing & Registration camps for shack owners of Calangute, Candolim and Anjuna. The camps at Calangute and Candolim were organized at the Calangute and Candolim Panchayats, respectively.

Andhra Pradesh Milk Procurement (Protection of Farmer) and Enforcement of Safety of Milk Standards Rules, 2023

This Notification regulates safety of milk standards rules such as standard milk analyzer used for the purpose of determining the quality parameters like fat, SNF and gives results of these parameters within the tolerance range as per standards. The users of Milk Analyzer shall apply for the license to an authorized officer in the prescribed Form No 1 and on a payment of Rs 1000/- for a term of one year. Every Milk Analyzer shall apply for the license within 30days from the date of publication of these rules in the official gazette.

FoSCoS Introduces Provision For Updation/ Revision of Annual Return

FBOs who have filed annual returns by May 31 of the next year can revise their returns for a maximum of two times. The last submitted annual return will be considered as final. The provision of revised filing of annual return has come into effect January 6, 2024 for annual returns for FY2022-2023.

Union Health Minister Inaugurates India’s First Healthy & Hygienic Food Street in MP

The Union Health Minister officially launched the website for the Healthy & Hygienic Food Street initiative and unveiled a brochure outlining the Standard Operating Procedure for these food streets. In addition to this, he also inaugurated 17 civil works, including two Public Health Unit blocks, 54 Chief Minister Sanjeevni Health Clinics, three Integrated Public Health Labs, an Emergency Covid response package, three Community Health Centres, and eight Primary Health Care Centres.