During the COVID 19 pandemic the demand for organic food went up as consumers perceived them as being healthier and good for immunity. However, otherwise too, demand for organic food is increasing at a continuous pace. According to an Expert Market Research report the Indian organic food market stood at a value of USD 849.5 […]
State Health Ministers Come Together for Concrete Action on Improved Food Safety and Better Nutrition
A two-day ‘National Conclave on Food Safety and Nutrition’ was organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 8th and 9th January 2018 at New- Delhi. State Health Secretaries and Food Safety Commissioners reviewed the current status of food safety and nutrition in […]
FSSAI proposes draft regulation for Organic Foods
Through a notification uploaded on 31 March 2017, The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India has asked for suggestions, views, comments etc. from stakeholders within a period of 30 days on the draft Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulation, 2017. In Chapter 1 FSSAI has defined the terms used in the regulations like […]