FSSAI Directs Testing of Banned Pesticides in Tea
The directive, addressed to all notified laboratories specifically lists the pesticides to be tested. These include Cypermethrin, Acephate, Imidacloprid, Acetamiprid, Dinotefuran, and Fipronil.
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.
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.
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.
FSSAI CEO Embarks On Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra In Kardnur Village
As a part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide initiative, the CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) undertook a visit to Kardnur village in the Sangareddy district of Telangana. This visit took place on December 24, 2023 and a press release was issued on January 2, 2024.
FSSAI Directs QR Code Authentication for Fortified Rice Test Reports
All FSSAI notified laboratories, which have been approved for testing of Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK), and Vitamin Premix for FRK, are now directed to provide a QR code on all test reports issued by them. This QR code can be scanned using any QR scanning application available on mobile or any device, enabling authentication and online reproduction of the test report.
FSSAI Updates List of Recognized Laboratories for Food Analysis
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a list of recognized laboratories for analysis of food samples. This list includes details on the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation status and contact information for each laboratory.
