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NSF Launches PFAS-Free Certification for Safer Products 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 8, 2025
Report NSF has introduced Certification Guideline 537, ensuring non-food compounds and food equipment materials are free from harmful PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals.” These substances, used for their water- and stain-resistant properties, are linked to serious health risks like cancer and liver disease. Key Features of Certification Guideline 537 Evidence-Based:
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FSSAI Reclassifies Food Packaging as Critical for Safety with CoC Requirement 0
- Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 5, 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has redefined “food grade packaging material” as essential for food safety, signaling a shift in regulatory focus. Announced on April 3, 2025, this update imposes stricter compliance requirements under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. What’s New? Certificate of Conformity Requirement: All food packaging
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FSSAI Approves Use of Recycled PET for Food Packaging 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 5, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised its packaging regulations to permit the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food packaging, marking a major shift toward sustainability. Ensuring Food Safety Standards Under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, FSSAI has lifted its ban on recycled
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Union Minister Prahlad Joshi urges Immediate Action on Fake Paneer 0

Report Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs Prahlad Joshi has urged Health Minister J P Nadda to take swift action against the sale of counterfeit and adulterated paneer in fast food outlets, restaurants, and markets across the country. In a letter to the Health Minister, Joshi brought attention to the growing number of consumer

Understanding Risk Categorisation in India’s Food Safety System 0

Food safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. To ensure that the food we eat is safe, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plays a key role. One of its most effective strategies is risk categorisation. This system groups food businesses based on the level of risk they pose to public health. By doing so,

Ludhiana Dairy Products Fail Food Safety Tests 0

Report Food safety tests done in Ludhiana, Punjab, over the past six months have exposed serious quality concerns, with nearly one-third of milk and dairy products failing to meet safety standards. Health Officials Identify Substandard Food Samples Dr. Amarjeet Kaur, District Health Officer (DHO), reported that officials tested 82 samples of milk and dairy products