Bombay High Court’s observation about food safety norms has sent the government into panic. FSSAI, the regulatory body on food safety in India, which falls under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has moved to the Apex Court on Friday to challenge the High Court’s order for allowing the imported food products a further extension till […]
Archives for May 2014
CII contemplates Indian Food Exports
In an event organized by CII, experts in the food processing industry identified the important areas that can lead the future growth of the industry. Apart from bringing new foods and improving retail arenas and food services, the industry experts also want the emphasis on the growth of value addition service by 10 percent. These […]
Lead Contamination in Food – A Grave Concern
Lead is a naturally occurring chemical element that is found in the soil, water and in the atmosphere. People get exposed to lead in the environment in the process of crop and animal farming from the soil, production of veterinary medicines, during industrial manufacturing and when food items are handled, packaged or transported. Fumes or dust […]