With the aim of encouraging individuals and organizations to donate surplus food for those in need, the FSSAI has drafted the Food Safety and Standards (Recovery and Distribution of surplus food) Regulations, 2019 with the aim of encouraging individuals and organisations to donate surplus food in a legitimate manner. The purpose of these regulations is: […]
CEO FSSAI Inaugurates Microbiology Lab at the National Food Laboratory Kolkata
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Pawan Kumar Agarwal recently inaugurated the microbiology laboratory at the National Food Laboratory (NFL) in Kolkata. The laboratory will be upgraded with high end equipment and in keeping with a state-of-the-art modern microbiology laboratory. While FSSAI recognises notified NABL accredited food testing laboratories in the following categories: […]
FSSAI FAQs on Getting Food Facts Right Related to Milk and Milk Products
What is meant by SNF and total solids in milk? Is there any regulatory requirement for this parameter? SNF or solids not fat is that nutrient portion present in milk which is other than milk fat and water. It consists of protein (primarily casein and lactalbumin), carbohydrates (primarily lactose), and minerals (including calcium and phosphorus. When SNF […]