No clean chit given to Nestle on banned Maggi noodles: FSSAI

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 19:52

Food safety watchdog FSSAI Wednesday said it has not given any clean chit to Nestle's banned Maggi noodles as it rubbished all-clear reports from two of its own empanelled labs, saying there were lapses in the tests.

Nestle shares end 8% higher after FSSAI lab finds Maggi safe

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 19:37

Shares of Nestle India ended the day with nearly 8 percent gains as the FSSAI-approved laboratory of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) found Maggi noodles in compliance with the country's food safety standards.

India defers FTA talks with EU over ban of 700 pharma products

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 17:36

Expressing disappointment and concern over the EU banning sale of around 700 pharma products clinically tested by GVK Biosciences, India has deferred the talks with the European Union on the proposed free trade agreement.

Gujarat extends ban on Maggi noodles for one month

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 14:35

Gujarat Food and Drug Control Authority has extended the ban on Maggi noodles for third time in a row for a month as its manufacturer Nestle did not furnish any safety data for the product.

Pornography ban: Here’s how to choose between paid and free services

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 13:23

Every Internet user has the right to access legal content; any ban to doing so goes against a person’s fundamental freedom.

Govt lab finds Maggi noodles safe: Will it be back in stores?

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 20:53

In a major boost to Nestle India, FSSAI-approved laboratory of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) has found Maggi noodles to be in compliance with the country's food safety standards.

Maggi ban will not result in job cuts: Nestle India

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 17:06

The ongoing ban on Maggi instant noodles will not result in job cuts, Nestle India's newly appointed Managing Director Suresh Narayanan has said while seeking to bring back 'pride and self confidence' among the company's 7,200-odd employees.

Maggi ban: High court to pass final order on Nestle petition today

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 00:05

The Bombay High Court on Monday will give its verdict on a petition filed by Nestle India against orders of Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Food and Drugs Administration of Maharashtra banning Maggi as it contained lead beyond permissible limit.

Nestle India to introduce new products under Maggi brand

Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2015, 15:31

Nestle India's newly appointed Managing Director, Suresh Narayanan, said at a media briefing that bringing Maggi back to the market was at the top on his five-point agenda.

Bihar bans 11 noodle brands; ITC, HUL and Glaxo among them

Last Updated: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 21:30

One of the 11 brands also contains lead over permissible limit, Bihar Food Safety Commissioner Anand Kishor said.

HC reserves order till August 3 on Nestle plea against Maggi ban

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 18:34

The Bombay High Court on Friday reserved its order till August 3 on a petition filed by Nestle India against orders of Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Food and Drugs Administration of Maharashtra banning Maggi as it contained lead beyond permissible limit.

Amid Maggi controversy, Nestle appoints new India head

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 23:00

Battling a controversy over lead content in its popular Maggi noodles, Swiss food group Nestle Friday replaced its India head Etienne Benet with an Indian, Suresh Narayanan.