FSSAI will conduct pan India survey to check Khoa quality
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to conduct a pan-India Khoa quality survey after industry stakeholders raised concerns on adulteration. Khoa, also known as mawa, is the main ingredient in an array of traditional Indian sweets such as barfis, milk cake and peda among others. “The Commissioner Food Safety of […]
Food safety from feed to table in true sense
Finally the government has started to bring disruptive legislation for ensuring food safety and protecting consumer health. India feeds almost one fifth of the population of the world almost three times a day. Covid-19 has set the right context in the minds of the consumer for eating right and healthy foods. The days of unidentifiable food […]
Govt moves to revamp the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
The Centre has moved to revamp the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the prime regulatory authority for food safety in India, giving it more powers, extending its jurisdiction over animal feed, enhancing penalties imposed for violations and simplifying processes. The ministry of health and family welfare has framed Food Safety and Standards […]
FSSAI reveals plan to make fortification in Oil and milk mandatory soon
FSSAI has revealed plans to make fortification as a mandatory initiative for edible oil and milk coming next few months, in addition to intensifying its focus on local staples such as rice, wheat and salt. According to FSSAI Director (Food Fortification Resource Centre/FFRC) Inoshi Sharma, the mandatory regulations will strictly apply to all food and […]
FSSAI reveals plan to make fortification in Oil and milk mandatory soon
FSSAI has revealed plans to make fortification as a mandatory initiative for edible oil and milk coming next few months, in addition to intensifying its focus on local staples such as rice, wheat and salt. According to FSSAI Director (Food Fortification Resource Centre/FFRC) Inoshi Sharma, the mandatory regulations will strictly apply to all food and […]
Why should I pay more for pure and safe milk ?
Dear friends, Life is coming back to normal. After reaching 26.5 lakhs confirmed corona cases and 51000 deaths in India , we are no more afraid of Corona. We were more frightened on March 19th when Janata curfew was declared. At that time total deaths in the world were 8000 and the total number of […]
No junk food within 50 metres of school campus by FSSAI may boost dairy snacks sales
With the aim to ensure safe and wholesome food for school children, Arun Singhal, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the country’s top food regulator, has restricted the sale of junk and unhealthy food in canteens of schools and other educational institutions. The food regulator has also prohibited the sale […]
Get your food facts right on milk and milk products: FAQ by FSSAI
What is meant by SNF and total solids in milk? Is there any regulatory requirement for this parameter? SNF or solids not fat is that nutrient portion present in milk which is other than milk fat and water. It consists of protein (primarily casein and lactalbumin), carbohydrates (primarily lactose), and minerals (including calcium and phosphorus. […]
Uncontrolled use of critically important antibiotics in dairy cattle is making milk unsafe: CSE findings
CSE’s new assessment of antibiotic misuse in the dairy sector says milk is not safe. Centre for Science and Environment organised an online consultation with stakeholders on indiscriminate use of Antibiotics on milch animals . It also shared concern over inadequate attention to testing antibiotic residues in milk . A wide spectrum of experts and participants from […]
DAIRY NEWS Cheese will no more be Cheezzy : FSSAI amends regulation on analogues and testing of ghee purity
Fssai has finally notified the draft regulation to amend the FSS 2011 regulations for bringing in more clarity on standards for milk and milk products. Adulteration of ghee and use of dairy terms by the manufacturers of analogues imitating cheese, paneer and other fat rich dairy products became very common at the market place. The […]