Food Manifest 





Key Development India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK, announced recently, allows tariff-free imports of British food and drink, chocolates, sweet biscuits, soft drinks, and more. A similar pact with four EU nations points to a likely surge in ultra-processed food imports at lower prices. While this appears to boost trade, it raises serious
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Overview In a draft notification issued on 15 November 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) outlined the proposed guidelines and safety assessment requirements concerning the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Genetically Engineered Organisms (GEOs), and Living Modified Organisms (LMOs), either directly or indirectly, as food or in food processing. FSSAI
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Report On December 3, 2024, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a new advisory for E-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs). A significant directive addresses food delivery practices, emphasizing that FBOs must ensure the separate delivery of food and non-food items. This measure aims to prevent cross-contamination and safeguard consumer health. FSSAI
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Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has barred food companies from using terms such as “100%”, “100% Pure”, and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. The move aims to prevent misleading marketing practices and improve transparency for consumers. While the change may appear minor, industry experts
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has once again warned food businesses against using newspapers to wrap, store, or serve food, citing significant food safety concerns. The reminder follows recent action against a Vada Pav vendor in Mumbai who reportedly used newspapers for packaging and serving food. FSSAI emphasised that
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Overview As summer temperatures rise, your refrigerator becomes one of the most important tools for keeping food safe. But simply placing food inside the fridge is not enough. India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), recently shared an important reminder about how proper food storage can help prevent contamination
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