'Over 12,000 samples found adulterated, misbranded in 2014-15'

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 18:58

12,077 samples were found adulterated and misbranded out of the 60,548 samples analysed by food safety watchdog FSSAI in all states and union territories in 2014-15, the government said Tuesday.

B P Sharma given additional charge as FSSAI chairperson

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 23:13

Health and Family Welfare Secretary Bhanu Pratap Sharma was Monday given additional charge of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Chairperson, for three months.

FSSAI to soon issue draft notification for liquor standards

Last Updated: Monday, July 20, 2015, 17:04

With plans to set standards for alcoholic drinks including beer, whisky and rum among others central food safety watchdog FSSAI is likely to come out with a draft notification within a few weeks.

Ice-cream, flavoured milk under FSSAI lens; new norms for milk

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 17:39

Food safety watchdog FSSAI is planning to set new quality standards for ice-cream and flavoured milk besides tightening the existing safety norms for milk and other dairy products.

FSSAI sets 12,000 standards for food additives and ingredients

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 14:31

The move is expected to benefit food companies as they would not require to seek product approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) if they comply with these standards.

FSSAI briefs Parliamentary panel on Maggi controversy

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 22:07

Food safety regulator FSSAI on Friday briefed a Parliamentary panel about the Maggi controversy and regulation of toxic contents in packaged food items.

Harmful bacteria in KFC products, NGO claims; Co dismisses it

Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2015, 16:26

A local NGO has alleged that the products of fast-food giant KFC were unsafe for consumption, but the company refuted the charge saying it was an attempt to malign its reputation.

Beer, whisky, other alcoholic drinks may come under FSSAI lens

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 16:47

After cracking down on noodles and milk, central food safety watchdog FSSAI is now turning to alcoholic beverages with plans to set up standards for drinks, including beer and whisky.

Global brands stretched by India's food safety record

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 09:00

To safeguard its multibillion-dollar brand, McDonald`s says more than 100 checks it applies across its international operations are then carried out after that.

FSSAI asks state food commissioners to test all packaged items

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 12:34

In a letter to Commissioners of Food Safety of all States and UTs, FSSAI had asked them to test samples of noodles, pastas and macaroni (with tastemaker) on a set of comprehensive parameters. Cake and masala/tastemaker should be tested separately, the letter said.

Starbucks working with FSSAI on its pending applications

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 19:52

The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had rejected applications submitted by Tata Starbucks for a total of 32 products in April. These rejected products include coffee frappucino, vanilla syrup and hazelnut flavoured syrups, which are still sold at the cafe chain's outlet in the heart of the capital.

Walmart, Metro withdraw Maggi from wholesale stores in India

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 17:22

Walmart and Metro AG have withdrawn Nestle's Maggi noodles from their wholesale stores in India in the wake of food safety issues pertaining to the brand.