Do you know that the first vitamins were isolated and chemically defined only in the 1930s when Vitamin C was documented and thiamine was isolated and synthesised as Vitamin B1 After these discoveries, began the importance of framing dietary guidelines to preventnutritional deficiencies. In 1941, thefirst RDAs were announced which laid the foundation for providing […]
FSSAI FAQs on Organic Foods
The FSSAI has formulated the Food Safety and Standards (Organic Food) Regulation, 2017 which is already operational. These FAQs have been updated by FSSAI on 6 may 2020 where the Food Regulator has clarified any doubts the FBOs could have on these regulations. What are Organic Foods? Organic foods are products of holistic agricultural practices […]
FSSAI Extends Date for Labelling Requirements for Non-packaged/Loose Sweets
Through an order dated 24th February 2020, the FSSAI had issued directions regarding the display of “Date of Manufacturing” and “Best before Date” for non-packaged/sweets sold loose. FSSAI had issued this order in public interest and to ensure food safety. The FSSAI had issued directions that in the case of non-packaged/ loose sweets, the container […]