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Tea Board urges adoption of food safety standards for long-term sustainability, worker welfare, and environmental protection in the tea industry.

FSSAI directs states to prioritize consumer complaints, boost enforcement, and strengthen food safety standards. Fortnightly reviews mandated.

EU approves 102 new Indian fishery establishments for seafood exports. A major boost for India's seafood sector.

India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) hailed as a major win for businesses, promising increased trade, reduced tariffs, and boosted exports. Experts express enthusiasm for the deal's potential.

Food Minister Pralhad Joshi has written to Health Minister JP Nadda urging immediate action against the sale of fake paneer across India, citing consumer complaints and health risks.

FSSAI directs online food sellers to ensure a minimum shelf life of 45 days before expiry for delivered items, aiming to protect consumers and enhance transparency in the e-commerce food sector.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal clarifies that mislabeled mushrooms found at Hyperpure warehouse in Hyderabad were due to a vendor error. The vendor has been delisted from the platform.

The First Lady of Maldives visited the FSSAI office and discussed food safety standards with the Indian food regulator. She expressed interest in collaboration to improve Maldives' food safety.

Health Minister Nadda emphasizes need for strong food safety regulations for novel foods like lab-grown meat, plant-based proteins, and insect proteins. He also highlights the importance of organic...

India hosts the 2nd Global Food Regulators Summit from Sep 19-21, bringing together delegates from over 70 countries to discuss food safety regulations and promote collaboration.

India's health minister directs FSSAI to waive the registration fee for street food vendors and plans to create street food hubs across the country. The move aims to improve food safety and promote...

India advocated for strengthening quality standards for spices like cardamom, turmeric, and vanilla at the Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting in Rome, aiming to boost international trade.

Amul requests a Noida customer to return an ice cream tub for investigation after she claimed to have found a centipede inside. The company assures customers of its quality standards.

FSSAI has directed food businesses to stop claiming '100% fruit juice' on labels and ads for reconstituted juices. The regulator says such claims are misleading.

Russia has warned Pakistan of a potential ban on rice imports due to phytosanitary concerns after a quarantine organism was detected in a rice shipment. The ban follows previous restrictions...

FSSAI launches an awareness program in Delhi-NCR markets on food safety, focusing on pesticide residues, testing, and safe sourcing of food products. Learn more.

FSSAI has directed e-commerce FBOs to reclassify proprietary food products being sold as health drinks on their websites, ensuring proper categorization for informed consumer choices. The regulator...

Niti Aayog panel recommends restricting wheat and rice procurement at MSP to meet food security needs, urging diversification towards high-value crops.

India's interim budget is expected to prioritize agriculture with increased allocations for key schemes and credit to boost rural economy. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the...