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India Strengthens Antibiotic Regulations to Combat Superbugs 0
- General, News
- November 4, 2024
New Regulations Implemented India’s food safety regulator has tightened rules on antibiotic residue in meat, milk, poultry, eggs, and aquaculture by reducing acceptable levels and adding more drugs to the monitoring list. This action targets the growing problem of ‘superbugs’—microorganisms like bacteria and fungi that have become resistant to antibiotics due to improper use. The
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How Front-of-Pack Labels Influence Healthier Consumer Choices 0
- General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 2, 2024
Report Pre-packed food will now feature pictorial front labels to empower individuals to make healthier eating choices. The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) conducted a study on consumer perceptions of labels. They submitted their findings to the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India). Highlights The study
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FSSAI Lifts Warning Label from Iron-Fortified Rice After ICMR Study Finds It Safe 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- October 19, 2024
Report India’s food regulatory authority removed the warning label from iron-fortified rice after the country’s top research agency and scientific evidence confirmed the rice is safe for people with thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia, the Centre announced on Thursday. A committee from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), appointed by the Union Ministry for
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Health Experts Urge FSSAI to Reinstate Warning Label on Iron-Fortified Foods 0

Report Experts warned the FSSAI in a letter that removing the cautionary label, mandated after a scientific evaluation, “puts individuals with these genetic blood disorders at risk of harm to their health and overall well-being.” Health experts urged India’s top food regulatory body to revoke its order to remove the required warning label on iron-fortified