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FSSAI to Address Consumer Concerns in Upcoming CAC Meeting on Food Safety and E-commerce 0

FSSAI’s Focus on E-commerce Food Safety Oversight To ensure nationwide compliance with food safety standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has organized a Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to address the recent challenges, issues, and concerns faced by consumers, as well as those identified by the government. Sources say the CAC’s

FDA Issues Alert on Lead Contamination in Cinnamon Products 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert regarding cinnamon products, now including “Super Brand” cinnamon due to its elevated lead levels. The Arkansas Department of Health collected samples at a retail location, which the FDA subsequently reviewed. The agency warns that exposure to this product may pose safety risks. This

Enhancing Food Safety for a Safe Diwali!0

Report During the festive season, food safety authorities across India are ramping up efforts to protect consumers. In Nagpur, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confiscated significant quantities of contaminated food, while in Godhra, a shop received a notice for poor hygiene after a customer discovered fungus in candies. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, officials collected samples

Coimbatore Customer Reports Delay in Food Safety Complaint over Decayed Fruit 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- October 30, 2024
Report A customer in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, reported that the Food Safety Department delayed filing a complaint for five days about decayed packaged fruit he purchased from a city supermarket. Although he contacted the FSSAI helpline, officials postponed the sample collection process for over five days. Delay in Sample Collection The complainant, a resident of
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FSSAI Mandates New Reporting Standards for Food Testing Labs 0
- Food Laws, News
- October 26, 2024
On October 15, 2024, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an important notice requiring all food testing labs to adopt specific test report formats. This update, which emphasizes the inclusion of the NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) emblem, aligns with the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011,
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Saharanpur Seizes 800 Kg of Fake Tomato Sauce: A Serious Health Risk Uncovered 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 23, 2024
Report Officials in Saharanpur uncovered a major public health threat when they seized 800 kilograms of counterfeit tomato sauce from an illicit factory. This unregulated facility produced fake tomato sauce in bulk using artificial red dyes and arrowroot powder. Disturbingly, the so-called “sauce” contained no real tomatoes or natural ingredients, raising serious health concerns for
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