Car dashboards that act like smart phones raise safety issues

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 20:05

When it comes to dashboard displays that are more like smart phones, two things are clear: Customers want them, and automakers are intent on supplying them.

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.

Confusion clouds count of cars hit by Takata air bag recall

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 08:58

As some regional Takata recalls are expanded nationally, the number of affected vehicles could grow to 20 million or more.

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Walmart and Metro AG have withdrawn Nestle's Maggi noodles from their wholesale stores in India in the wake of food safety issues pertaining to the brand.

Minimum import price on arecanuts raised to Rs 162 a kg

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 14:54

"It has, therefore, been decided to increase the MIP on import of arecanuts from existing Rs 110 per kg to Rs 162 per kg with immediate effect to safeguard the interest of domestic farmers," an official statement said.

Nestle denies receiving recall order from central, state FDAs

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 14:46

Nestle India on Wednesday said it has not received any order from the central or any state FDA authority for recall of its Maggi noodles as the controversy over safety issues deepened.

Takata will ''rapidly'' cut production of volatile air bag chemical

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 09:00

Takata Corp will "rapidly" reduce production of a volatile chemical that has been linked to ruptured air bag inflators, a company executive told US lawmakers on Tuesday.

Takata says redesigning some airbag inflators after deaths

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 12:29

Japan`s Takata said it would redesign some driver-side airbag inflators, in the latest chapter of a global auto parts scandal linked to six deaths and the recall of millions of vehicles.