FSSAI has received a series of complaints which are related to the sub-standard food being supplied by food businesses listed on e-Commerce food service platforms, FSSAI has directed 10 e-commerce platforms to prohibit the non-FSSAI licensed/registered food operators and ensure compliance of food safety rules and regulations. The current list of e-commerce platforms asked to […]
Is plastic rice real or is the news about its prevalence just a rumour?
The recent happenings in India of rice being adulterated with plastic rice or biryani being made with plastic rice in Hyderabad caused a lot of panics. Rumors began making the rounds on the social media where videos began showing how plastic rice was being made in machines with plastic waste. Panic set in as consumers […]
FSSAI releases proforma for issuing of ante and post mortem fitness certificates
In October 2016 the Animal Welfare Board of India had written to the FSSAI and enclosed the proforma for ante and post mortem fitness certificate so Slaughter Houses licensed by FSSAI may comply. This proforma will be issued by a veterinary doctor after examining the animal before and after slaughter as per rule 4(3) of […]