Have you ever checked the ingredient list on your favorite snack or fast food item and noticed the word “trans fat”? Did you know that trans fats are a major concern for public health experts and have been linked to heart disease and other health problems? Yes, it is true that trans fats have no […]
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON INDIAN PERSPECTIVE ON FOOD SAFETY, SECURITY AND STANDARDS
We are pleased to extend our joint invitation on behalf of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Society of Fisheries Technologists India (SOFTI), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and India Section of AOAC International to the Technical Workshop on “Indian Perspective on Food Safety, Security, and Standards.” This workshop is being organized […]
FSSAI cracks down on misleading claims and ads by Food Business Operators, reports 32 fresh cases
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has reported 32 fresh cases of misleading claims and advertisements made by Food Business Operators (FBOs) on their products. The claims made by the FBOs are found to be prima facie in contravention of the provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Advertisements & Claims) Regulations, 2018. The […]