FSSAI has published this guidance note on pesticides for information on regulations and safety of pesticide use in India as many consumers have the misconception that pesticides are not regulated in India. The guidance document also covers different precautionary methods that are used to reduce exposure to pesticide residues in human beings through food commodities. […]
FSSAI Publishes Guidance Note on Millets – Nutri Cereals (Version 2)
India celebrated 2018 as ‘The Year of Millets’ and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) has declared 2023 as “International Year of Millets”. These substantiate the fact that millets play an important role in diets. Millets are gluten free and non- allergenic. Millet consumption decreases triglycerides and C- reactive protein, thereby preventing cardiovascular disease. All […]
FSSAI Issues New Directions Regarding BIS Standards for Animal Feeds
FSSAI had made it mandatory in December 2019 for commercial feeds/ feed materials intended for food producing animals to comply with the relevant BIS standards. FSSAI had issued these directions after it had been noted that foods of animal origin have been found sometimes to be non-compliant with the relevant food quality and safety standards […]