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    Police Investigate Data Leak from FSSAI Inquiry

    New Delhi, April 8 Government sources have clarified that a recent FIR filed by the Delhi Police in connection with the leakage of details of an inquiry conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is not aimed at silencing the media, but is intended to identify those...
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    FSSAI, Health Ministry Under NHRC Scrutiny Over Alleged Retaliation

    New Delhi, April 8 The NHRC has issued a notice to the Ministry of Health, FSSAI, and the Delhi Police following a complaint that "action" was taken against "whistleblowers" who had raised their voice against alleged wrongdoing in the larger public interest, according to the case proceedings...
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    Complaint Against FSSAI, Ministry of Health Over Whistleblower Action

    New Delhi, April 7 The NHRC has issued a notice to the Health Ministry, FSSAI, and Delhi Police following a complaint that "action" was taken against "whistleblowers" who had raised their voice against alleged wrongdoing in the larger public interest, according to the case proceedings.The...
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    FSSAI Regulation on Cattle Feed Declared Ultra Vires by Delhi HC

    New Delhi, April 7 – The Delhi High Court ruled on Tuesday that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) does not have the jurisdiction to regulate animal or cattle feed, stating that such powers fall outside the scope of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.A division bench...
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    Whistleblowers Face Action After Raising Concerns About FSSAI Hiring

    New Delhi, April 7 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Delhi Police, the Union Health Ministry, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, seeking an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks in response to allegations of harassment of...
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    SC Upholds Warning on Water, Sugar Packaging for Microplastics

    New Delhi, April 6 The Supreme Court on Monday refused to intervene in the Madras High Court order, which directed that all plastic/PET bottles and packaging used for selling water, salt, and sugar should bear a label stating that these food items "may contain micro/nano plastics"."There is...
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    FSSAI Document Leak: Police Investigating Alleged Misconduct

    New Delhi, April 4 – National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo said on Saturday that the Delhi Police must thoroughly investigate the leakage of sensitive official documents from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), including how a confidential internal...
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    Social Media Activity Leads to FIR Against Document Distributors

    New Delhi, April 2 The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against some social media influencers and other unidentified individuals over the alleged unauthorized circulation of official documents of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).The police said they received a...
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    FSSAI Focuses on Quality and Collaboration in Nutraceuticals

    New Delhi, March 23 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO, Rajit Punhani, called on the industry to comply, build capacity, and collaborate among stakeholders to position India as a global hub for high-quality nutraceutical products, on Monday.Nutraceuticals are...
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    Food Safety Enforcement: FSSAI’s Surveillance Efforts Result in Penalties and License Cancellations

    New Delhi, March 17. Surveillance drives, inspections, and random sampling of food products conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have resulted in the analysis of 5,18,559 samples, leading to 88,192 penalties and 3,614 convictions, the government said on Tuesday...
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    Boosting Trust: FSSAI Advocates QR Codes for Plant-Based Foods

    New Delhi, March 11 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) urged plant-based food manufacturers to use QR codes on product labels on Wednesday, saying that existing labels are too small for consumers to read, as the regulator seeks to build trust in a rapidly growing sector...
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    Addressing 'Hidden Hunger': Govt. Actions on Food Consumption

    New Delhi, March 11 There is no proposal before the Ministry of Women and Child Development to design, in coordination with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, a "front-of-pack labelling" awareness campaign to identify empty calories in ultra-processed snacks, the Rajya Sabha was...
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    Keyi Panyor District: Food Business Operators Face New Regulations

    Itanagar, March 6 All food business operators (FBOs) in the Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh, including bakeries, hotels, restaurants, resorts, and homestays, have been directed to obtain a valid FSSAI and trade license immediately, or face penal action, an official said.An executive...
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    Devash Kumar Mahla Appointed Director at FSSAI

    New Delhi, February 23 Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinay Kumar Saxena has relieved Additional Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Devash Kumar Mahla from his posting to allow him to join as Director in the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on deputation, according to an...
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    Innovative Food Testing Facility Coming to Andhra Pradesh Temple

    Amaravati, February 23 Amidst controversies over the quality of ghee supplied to the TTD, the temple body is set to deploy a modern food testing laboratory equipped with advanced electronic systems, such as an "e-tongue" and "e-nose," to ensure stringent quality checks and maintain transparency...
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    Northeast Frontier Railway Stations Earn ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification

    The Dimapur Railway Station, under the Northeast Frontier Railway, has been awarded the prestigious "Eat Right Station" certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This marks a significant achievement in ensuring safe and hygienic food for passengers. The...
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    National Compliance Platform Discusses Risks in Sports Supplements and Pharmaceuticals

    New Delhi, February 16 Contaminated nutritional supplements, misuse of prescription medicines, and the online sale of prohibited substances were among the major points of discussion at the fourth National Compliance Platform meeting, which took place here on Monday to discuss emerging issues...
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    Community Rehabilitation Program & Drug Abuse Survey in J&K

    Jammu, February 16 The Jammu and Kashmir government will conduct a survey on drug abuse in 10 districts of the Union territory as it has launched a community rehabilitation program, Circle of Care, to support de-addiction counselors in every village, officials said on Monday.Jammu and Kashmir...
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    FSSAI to Investigate Front-of-Pack Labelling Suggestion Following Supreme Court Request

    New Delhi, February 14 The Supreme Court has sought the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) response to a suggestion to introduce front-of-pack labelling on packaged food products containing high levels of sugar, salt, and saturated fat.Front-of-Pack (FoP) labelling is a...
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    Fortified Rice Program Advances: Quality Assurance Measures Implemented

    New Delhi, February 11 The government informed Parliament on Wednesday that no technical challenges have been reported in blending fortified rice kernels (FRKs) with regular rice at a ratio of 1:100 during the milling stage.The government's fortified rice program through the Public...
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