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Junk Foods Are Like Cigarettes And Need Tougher Rules, Study Warns
A new study warns that ultra-processed foods share key traits with cigarettes and calls for stronger regulation to address their growing public health risks.
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Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
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Remove Claim Of 100% Fruit Juice From Ads, Packaging Labels, Food Operators Told
Food regulator FSSAI has asked food business operators to immediately remove claims of 100 per cent fruit juices in advertisements as well as labels on packaged products.
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Universal, Country-Specific Food Safety Standards Needed: Union Health Minister
The two-day summit serves as a platform for food regulators from over 40 countries to collaborate and work together.
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Food Regulator Collecting Samples Of Milk, Honey To Check Quality
Food regulator FSSAI is collecting samples of milk and honey sold in the market to check quality of these two food items after it received consumer complaints, its CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal said on Tuesday.
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New Regulations for Health Supplements Bring Clarity: IDSA
Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) has said the formulation of new standards for health supplements and nutraceuticals by food regulator FSSAI would help bring clarity about the products being sold to consumers and also encourage member companies to launch new products.
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Over 68 Per Cent Of Milk In India Does Not Conform To Standards
Over 68 per cent of milk in the country does not conform to standards laid down by the food regulator and the most common adulterant found in it is detergent, caustic soda, glucose, white paint and refined oil considered "very hazardous" which could cause serious ailments, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
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U.S. Makes Final an Array of Rules on Food Safety
Far-reaching food industry rules aimed at reducing food-borne illness in the United States have become final, the federal government announced.
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Delhi Eateries will Have to Get Food Safety Licence Within a Month: Government
It will now be mandatory for all restaurants and hotels in the national capital to register and get food safety licences within one month, through a simplified online process.
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FSSAI Takes Steps to Ensure Milk Quality Ahead of Festive Season
Food safety regulator FSSAI has decided to facilitate setting up of infrastructure facilities in metro cities so as to ensure good quality of milk and its products ahead of the festive season.
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Trying to Bring Back Maggi by End of This Year: Nestle India
Bolstered by the Bombay High Court order overturning ban on Maggi, Nestle India plans to bring back the popular instant noodles back in the market by end of this year subject to certain clearances.
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Food Watchdog FSSAI Found Exceeding Mandate on Product Approvals
According to the court, the FSSAI could not sit back and wait for the regulations to be framed.
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Food Regulator Trashes All-Clear Reports to Maggi From Goa, Mysore Labs
Food safety watchdog FSSAI today 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.
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Food Regulator FSSAI Appoints a New Chairman
The position of chairman of food safety regulatory body was lying vacant since January this year when the tenure of K Chandramouli ended.
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FSSAI Should Form Rules for Nutraceuticals, Credibility is Crucial: Assocham
FSSAI should at the earliest lay down rules for giving approval of dietary supplements and nutraceutical products manufactured and marketed in the country.
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Junk Foods Are Like Cigarettes And Need Tougher Rules, Study Warns
A new study warns that ultra-processed foods share key traits with cigarettes and calls for stronger regulation to address their growing public health risks.
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Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
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Remove Claim Of 100% Fruit Juice From Ads, Packaging Labels, Food Operators Told
Food regulator FSSAI has asked food business operators to immediately remove claims of 100 per cent fruit juices in advertisements as well as labels on packaged products.
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Universal, Country-Specific Food Safety Standards Needed: Union Health Minister
The two-day summit serves as a platform for food regulators from over 40 countries to collaborate and work together.
-
Food Regulator Collecting Samples Of Milk, Honey To Check Quality
Food regulator FSSAI is collecting samples of milk and honey sold in the market to check quality of these two food items after it received consumer complaints, its CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal said on Tuesday.
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New Regulations for Health Supplements Bring Clarity: IDSA
Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) has said the formulation of new standards for health supplements and nutraceuticals by food regulator FSSAI would help bring clarity about the products being sold to consumers and also encourage member companies to launch new products.
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Over 68 Per Cent Of Milk In India Does Not Conform To Standards
Over 68 per cent of milk in the country does not conform to standards laid down by the food regulator and the most common adulterant found in it is detergent, caustic soda, glucose, white paint and refined oil considered "very hazardous" which could cause serious ailments, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
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U.S. Makes Final an Array of Rules on Food Safety
Far-reaching food industry rules aimed at reducing food-borne illness in the United States have become final, the federal government announced.
-
Delhi Eateries will Have to Get Food Safety Licence Within a Month: Government
It will now be mandatory for all restaurants and hotels in the national capital to register and get food safety licences within one month, through a simplified online process.
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FSSAI Takes Steps to Ensure Milk Quality Ahead of Festive Season
Food safety regulator FSSAI has decided to facilitate setting up of infrastructure facilities in metro cities so as to ensure good quality of milk and its products ahead of the festive season.
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Trying to Bring Back Maggi by End of This Year: Nestle India
Bolstered by the Bombay High Court order overturning ban on Maggi, Nestle India plans to bring back the popular instant noodles back in the market by end of this year subject to certain clearances.
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Food Watchdog FSSAI Found Exceeding Mandate on Product Approvals
According to the court, the FSSAI could not sit back and wait for the regulations to be framed.
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Food Regulator Trashes All-Clear Reports to Maggi From Goa, Mysore Labs
Food safety watchdog FSSAI today 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.
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Food Regulator FSSAI Appoints a New Chairman
The position of chairman of food safety regulatory body was lying vacant since January this year when the tenure of K Chandramouli ended.
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FSSAI Should Form Rules for Nutraceuticals, Credibility is Crucial: Assocham
FSSAI should at the earliest lay down rules for giving approval of dietary supplements and nutraceutical products manufactured and marketed in the country.
