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  • FSDA Acts Against Contaminated Food During Navratri in Gautam Budh Nagar

    FSDA Acts Against Contaminated Food During Navratri in Gautam Budh Nagar0

    Report Officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Gautam Budh Nagar are actively combating food adulteration to ensure quality food for the public during the Navratri festival. They disposed of approximately 100 kg of adulterated sweets from a shop in Greater Noida. During inspections, the FSDA gathered food samples of essential items

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  • FSA Updates Import Rules on Non-Animal Foods, Including India

    FSA Updates Import Rules on Non-Animal Foods, Including India0

    Report The Food Standards Agency (FSA), United States has recommended 14 updates to import regulations for non-animal origin foods, focusing on Salmonella, pesticide residues, and aflatoxin in products from countries including Brazil, China, Turkey, and India. These changes involve document verification, identity checks, and physical inspections, including sampling. Key Proposed Changes No Changes: Existing controls will

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  • FSA to Evaluate Safety of Cell-Based Products

    FSA to Evaluate Safety of Cell-Based Products0

    Introduction The The Food Standards Agency FSA and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have secured £1.6 million ($2.1 million) in funding to launch a program focused on cell-cultivated products. While “cell-based,” “cultivated,” and “cultured” are preferred terms, alternatives such as “in vitro,” “artificial,” “fake,” “clean,” and “lab-grown” are also in use. Cell-based products represent innovative food

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  • Frying Isn’t Enough: Detoxify Cassava for a Healthier Choice

    Frying Isn’t Enough: Detoxify Cassava for a Healthier Choice0

    Authors: Sunitha Poulose & Kochurani Abraham Cassava is a widely consumed staple, valued for its high carbohydrate content and versatility. It serves as a key dietary source in countries like India, Brazil, and parts of Africa, where it is prepared in various forms, from boiled dishes to crispy snacks. Beyond food, cassava is also processed

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  • Fructose: A Sweet Controversy in Nutrition

    Fructose: A Sweet Controversy in Nutrition0

    Fructose, often called “fruit sugar,” is a naturally occurring simple sugar found in fruits, honey, and certain vegetables. It is part of our daily lives, either consumed through natural foods or as an additive in processed products. While natural sources of fructose are associated with numerous health benefits, the rising consumption of fructose from artificial

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  • Front-of-pack Nutrition Labeling : Transparency and Healthier Choices

    Front-of-pack Nutrition Labeling : Transparency and Healthier Choices0

    In a significant move to promote transparency and enable consumers to make healthier food choices, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed certain amendments to the existing Food Safety and Standards (Labeling & Display) Regulations, 2020. Published on 13th September 2022, the draft regulations aim to introduce Front-of-pack Nutrition Labeling (FOPNL) and redefine categories of food products to enable easy identification of healthier options.

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