Through a notification dated 28 April 2016 the FSSAI proposes to make amendments to the regulations related to cereals and has also added new additives to the regulations. Suggestions and comments can be sent to the FSSAI within 60 days of this notification provided they are accompanied by scientific evidence. Once published in the Official […]
What are the common causes of food contamination?
A contaminant is any physical, chemical or biological entity that is potentially undesirable for the human health. Contaminants are the substances which are not intentionally added to food items, but there are probable situations where the contaminants come in contact with a food item. They are: * Operations involved in crop husbandry * Operation involved […]
What are residues? How they become part of food?
Residue can be defined as a remainder obtained from a substance after a substantial portion of it is removed. Residues have presence in food products from the deliberate use of drugs or pesticides on animals & plants. That is why we consume residues as well while we eat Veg or non-veg foods and They could […]