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FSSAI Urges States to Curb Obesity, Cut Oil Use by 10%0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged States and Union Territories to ramp up efforts to combat obesity and cut down edible oil consumption by 10%. During the 47th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on May 27 in New Delhi, FSSAI officials emphasised the urgency of tackling these growing

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert: What Sets Them Apart?0

When you enjoy a cold treat like ice cream or frozen dessert, you expect it to be safe, tasty, and true to its label. In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) enforces strict regulations to ensure these products meet high standards of safety, quality, and transparency. Though both may look similar, they differ

FSSAI Bans ‘100%’ Claims on Food Labels and Ads 0

Regulator Orders Immediate Removal of Misleading Claims FSSAI has officially directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to stop using the term “100%” and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. In its May 28, 2025 advisory, the authority flagged these terms as vague, unregulated, and potentially misleading under Indian food laws. No

Packaged Drinking Water Alert: From BIS to FSSAI, Safety in Question 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 30, 2025
Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) no longer requires mandatory certification for packaged drinking water. Now, only the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issues licenses. This regulatory shift has pushed 20-litre water cans delivered to homes into the ‘high-risk’ category, sparking serious safety concerns. Unlabelled, Reused, and Risky: Water Cans Flood
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FSSAI Issues Guidelines for Safe, Sustainable Use of r-PET Packaging 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released long-awaited guidelines governing the use of recycled PET (r-PET) in food and beverage packaging. These rules introduce strict safety requirements to ensure that only high-quality, contaminant-free r-PET enters the food supply chain. Under the new framework, only r-PET processed through FSSAI-approved decontamination methods
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FSSAI Promises One-Day Licensing for Food and Millet Startups 0
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- May 21, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), operating under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has promised food and millet startups a simplified, fast-track licensing process. Balu Naik, Deputy Director at FSSAI, assured startups that they can obtain a license within a day if they apply under basic categories like
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