FSSAI to frame norms for product approval in 6 months

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 22:22

To streamline its product approval process, food safety watchdog FSSAI will frame a new set of regulations in next six months, after the earlier procedures had to be scrapped following court orders, including in the Maggi noodles case.

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.

FSSAI justifies Maggi ban; says would give hearing to Nestle

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 21:46

Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Thursday justified the ban on Maggi noodles before the Bombay High Court, saying that the popular instant snack contained lead beyond permissible limit.

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.