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FSSAI Scheme: To strengthen internal controls over milk sampling.

FSSAI has launched a scheme for sampling, testing and inspection of milk. FSSAI regulators has stated that its objective is to strengthen internal controls at dairy processing establishments. The National…

A basic foodstuff of Latin America

A basic foodstuff of Latin America, rice is grown in nearly every country, primarily for domestic consumption, under varying ecological conditions: as a rain-fed (“upland” or “dryland”) crop or as…

FSSAI clarifies Pan Masala and Mouth Freshener Categorization in FLRS

FSSAI has made an announcement about the clarification of food product categorization of pan masala, mouth freshener and mukhwas in the Food Licensing Registration System (FLRS). Earlier, these products were…

Global Organic Textile Standard

The aim of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible…

CE Marking

The Conformitè Europëenne (CE) Mark is defined as the European Union’s (EU) mandatory conformity marking for regulating the goods sold within the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1985. The CE…

Social Audits

A social audit is one of the best ways to understand the working conditions at a supplier site. An auditor physically attends the site – or workplace – of a…

FSSAI to Certify: CSMT & Mumbai Central stations as Eat Right Stations

Two of the busiest railway stations in Mumbai – Chhatrapati Sivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Mumbai Central – will be certified as Eat Right Stations by FSSAI shortly, as a…

VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION SCHEME FOR AYUSH PRODUCTS

The Ayush products are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 by the Drugs Controller General of India through the State Governments. The Department of AYUSH has been exploring…

Inauguration of Project Siddhi by Sub Divisional Magistrate Khargone on Handloom Day.

National Handloom Day was celebrated in Kasrawad Art Cluster and Project “Siddhi” for teenage girls was inaugurated by Shri Sangh Priya (Sub Divisional Magistrate, Kasrawad District Khargone).  Under this project,…

FSSAI Introduces: Voluntary logo for trans-fat-free claim made by FBOs

FSSAI has launched a logo for trans-fat-free claim made by FBOs (food business operators), which it stated was voluntary. The logo for trans-fat-free can be displayed by the FBOs at…