FSSAI has issued an Advisory dated 28 August, 2021 related to guidelines for laboratories performing multiple roles such as primary and referral food testing laboratory. FSSAI has issued this advisory to bring to the attention of all concerned that some of the FSSAI notified laboratories perform dual roles which means that one particular laboratory is […]
FSSAI Issues Alert on Detection of Salmonella in Dried Oregano from Chile
Through a notification dated 1 July 2021, the FSSAI has issued an alert on the detection of Salmonella in dried oregano from Chile after it received an alert from the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) in this regard. The alert was circulated by INFOSAN after food testing was carried out by food testing laboratory […]
Dr Harsh Vardhan Inaugurates Revamped National Food Laboratory at Ghaziabad
Dr Harsh Vardhan Inaugurates Revamped National Food Laboratory at Ghaziabad Upgradation of NFL is an FSSAI initiative under the Public-Private-Partnership with Arbro Pharmaceuticals The revamped and upgraded NFL was inaugurated on 23 August 2019 by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony Dr Harsh Vardhan stated, "For an [...]