The FSSAI had recently issued directions through its order dated 30 April 2019 the FSSAI regarding the extension of the time period for the usage of the term Wheat Flour (Atta) and Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) on the labels of the packaged food products. The FSSAI had also decided to replace the nomenclature Whole Wheat […]
FSSAI Extends Time for Use of Term Wheat Flour and Refined Wheat Flour on Labels
Through an order dated 30 April 2019, the FSSAI has issued directions regarding the extension of the time period for the usage of the term Wheat Flour (Atta) and Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) on the labels of the packaged food products. Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations 2011, wherein clause […]
Major wheat brands enthusiastic about fortification of Wheat Flour
After a series of meetings convened by the FSSAI in the past two months all major wheat flour brands and millers have agreed to fortify wheat with iron, folic acid and Vitamin B-12. Market leaders like ITC, General Mills (Aashirwaad), Hindustan Unilever (Pillsbury), Patanjali, and Cargill (Nature Fresh) have all agreed to fortify their flagship […]