food safety

New Delhi, March 17 During the period from 2022-23 to 2024-25, officials from the food safety departments of respective states and Union territories, as well as the regional offices of FSSAI, analyzed more than 5.18 lakh food samples, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.During this period...

New Delhi, March 17 India is working with global regulatory bodies, such as the Codex Alimentarius Commission, to formulate regulations for the nutraceutical industry, which has significant growth potential, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said on Tuesday."Nutraceuticals are...

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...

New Delhi, March 16 The BJP and AAP engaged in a verbal exchange in the MCD regarding the extension of contracts for NGOs supplying midday meals to students in civic schools.This exchange came days after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) announced that it was considering blacklisting...

SHOPIAN, March 15: In preparation for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival, the Food Safety Department of Shopian conducted an intensive market inspection in the areas of Killora, Krawora, and Traperpora to ensure compliance with food safety standards.The inspection focused on establishments...

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved major regulatory reforms to promote ease of doing business and strengthen the food safety framework. The reforms were finalized following detailed discussions with states, union territories, and stakeholders, and are in line with the...

New Delhi, March 13 The food regulator, FSSAI, said on Friday that its registration certificates and licenses will be valid indefinitely, and there will be no need for renewals, as part of its efforts to bring reforms towards ease of doing business.In a statement, the Food Safety and Standards...

Bhopal, March 13 As many as 36 recruits from the Rajasthan police, undergoing training in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, were sent back midway after they allegedly created AI-generated images showing stale food served at the facility and circulated them on social media, an official said on Friday...

New Delhi, March 13 The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to take action against individuals or organizations allegedly spreading misinformation about the Tirumala laddus controversy through posters or public statements.On October 4, 2024, the top court had...

New Delhi, March 12 A few isolated instances of suspected food poisoning and infections have been reported in certain Eklavya Model Residential Schools, according to the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Durgadas Uikey, in a written response in the Lok Sabha on Thursday."In such cases...

Surat/Gandhinagar, March 12 The Gujarat government is expanding its network of laboratories across the state to ensure citizens have access to pure food and quality medicines, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said in the state Assembly on Thursday.Speaking in response to a query regarding the...

Bengaluru, March 12 The Karnataka government said on Thursday that it would convene a meeting of all concerned departments and Bengaluru legislators to address concerns over rising food contamination, including chemicals and heavy metals found in vegetables, milk, and poultry products...

New Delhi, March 12 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) may blacklist six NGOs involved in preparing midday meals for its primary schools, after inspections found several kitchens operating in unhygienic conditions, a senior official said on Tuesday.According to officials, 14...

New Delhi, March 12 The food regulator, FSSAI, has made it mandatory for all milk producers, except members of dairy cooperative societies, and milk vendors to obtain registration certificates from it, amid reports of adulteration in some parts of the country.The Food Safety and Standards...

Medininagar (Jharkhand), March 12 At least 36 people fell ill due to suspected food poisoning at a wedding ceremony in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Thursday, officials said.The victims complained of vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming 'bundia', a sugary fried sweet, at the wedding...

Mumbai, March 12 Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal said on Thursday that the department has intensified inspections across the state to curb food adulteration and is taking steps to improve testing infrastructure.Responding to a discussion during Question Hour...

Amaravati, March 12 – The death toll from milk adulteration in Rajahmundry city, Andhra Pradesh, rose to 13 as another person succumbed to acute renal failure in a hospital, officials said on Thursday.Bandaru Veeralaxmi (60) died while receiving treatment at the hospital, bringing the death...

Indore, March 11 Amid disruptions in the supply of cooking gas caused by escalating tensions in West Asia, shopkeepers at Indore's popular 56 Chaat Chowpatty have begun using electric appliances to keep their businesses running.Vendors say they are determined not to let the LPG shortage affect...

In light of the upcoming Navratri and Eid-ul-Fitr festivals, the Udhampur district administration has increased efforts to regulate markets, maintain hygiene standards, and prevent overcharging.As part of these efforts, a team led by the Tehsildar of Udhampur conducted inspections in the...

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), March 10 Forty-four children fell ill after consuming a midday meal at a government middle school in Kavundampalayam, police said on Tuesday.Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran visited the children who are being treated at the city's government...