The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a crucial advisory addressing the unauthorized use of liquid nitrogen in food items by various food-serving establishments. This includes restaurants, bars, caterers, and vendors at events such as fairs and weddings. Recently, there have been multiple instances of liquid nitrogen being employed to enhance […]
FSSAI Enforces Truth in Labeling: Ban on Misleading ‘100% Fruit Juice’ Claims
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a new directive to eliminate deceptive marketing practices in the fruit juice industry. Effective immediately, all Food Business Operators (FBOs) must remove any claims of ‘100% fruit juices’ from the labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices. According to the Food Safety and Standards […]
FSSAI Issues Alert on Safe Fruit Ripening Practices During Mango Season
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an important alert to fruit traders, handlers, and Food Business Operators (FBOs) who operate ripening chambers. This alert emphasizes the need to strictly follow the prohibition on using calcium carbide for artificially ripening fruits, especially during the mango season. FSSAI has also advised Food […]