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FSSAI Classifies Packaged Drinking Water as ‘High-Risk Food’0

New Safety Regulations for Packaged Water In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has classified packaged drinking and mineral water as “High-Risk Food.” This decision follows the government’s October announcement to eliminate the need for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for these products. As a result, packaged drinking

Indian Spices Face Quality Scrutiny Abroad, Government Acts to Ensure Safety 0

Report The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that Indian spices are not banned in Singapore or Hong Kong, despite some quality concerns. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed Lok Sabha on Friday that food safety authorities in these countries had previously recalled specific batches of Indian spice mixtures due to ethylene oxide (EtO) levels

FSSAI Sets New Limits for Contaminants and Bans Veterinary Drugs in Food Production 0

Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) First Amendment Regulations, 2024, setting limits for crop contaminants and banning the use of veterinary drugs in food production. Limits Set for Ochratoxin A and Deoxynivalenol in Food Products The regulations specify that the

Essential Food Safety Updates for Thoothukudi Vendors 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 26, 2024
Report In Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, S. Mariappan, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department recently has come up with a few amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act that impact food business operators and street vendors in the region. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced these amendments in September
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Reports state that FSSAI’s antibiotic ban enhances livestock quality and combats AMR 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 26, 2024
Overview FSSAI’s decision to ban certain antibiotics in animal food products could curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and enhance livestock farming in India, reports suggest. The ban, effective in October, covers meat, milk, poultry, eggs, and aquaculture, aiming to improve farming quality across the nation. Impact of the Ban on India’s Livestock Farming Industry GlobalData, a
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India Blocks Unsafe Food Imports from Five Countries: Key Rejections Revealed 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 25, 2024
Overview India has refused shipments of apples, nuts, alcoholic beverages, and sushi from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, China, and Turkey this year due to non-compliance with food safety standards. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published these rejections on its newly introduced Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) platform. This portal facilitates rapid
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