The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued directions under section 16(5) of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 regarding use of Paullinia cupana(Guarana)as a source of caffeine. In reference to its order dated 31st December 2018 [F.NO.Stds/Nutra(DCGI)/FSSAI-2017(Pt 1)]which directed FBOs to discontinue the use of Paullinia cupana in the products covered under […]
Caffeine is an Ingredient not flavoring agent, says food authority
The Society for Awareness of Civil Rights, a consumer organization, had brought to the attention of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the soft drink Café Cuba does not show caffeine as an ingredient on the back of the can though the manufacturers mention “contains caffeine” on the label. This complaint resulted in […]