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Draft norms on trans fats by month-end
Apex food regulator, the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has woken up to the ill effects of trans-fatty acids (TFAs). Following the uproar over the findings of the New-Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which said last week that there were high levels of trans fats, salt and sugar in popular packaged foods, the regulator has decided to prescribe limits for their
Apex food regulator, the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has woken up to the ill effects of trans-fatty acids (TFAs). Following the uproar over the findings of the New-Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which said last week that there were high levels of trans fats, salt and sugar in popular packaged foods, the regulator has decided to prescribe limits for their
High court takes note of milk adulteration in Delhi
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of media reports that 70 percent of the milk in the national capital was adulterated and issued notice to the city government's
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognizance of media reports that 70 percent of the milk in the national capital was adulterated and issued notice to the city government's
Crop research start-up plans commercial foray
Vijayawada-based BR KuKing Spray, incubated at the Agri-Business Incubator (ABI) of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (Icrisat), Hyderabad, is planning to
Authorities join hands to regulate food, beverage ads
After educational institutes and auto companies, it is now the turn of food and beverage firms to watch their step while promoting their brands. The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)
Natural sweetener stevia clears its first hurdle
Food safety regulator recommends natural alternative for soft drink concentrates, chewing gums and others.
Food safety regulator recommends natural alternative for soft drink concentrates, chewing gums and others.
Chewing tobacco joins 'banned foods' as oral cancer cases rise
Chewing tobacco, like gutka and paan masala, has been included among banned 'food products' in the government's new food safety guidelines. The move has been welcomed by health activists as increasing incidence of oral cancer is being reported in the country, with the 2010 figure at more than 70,000.
Chewing tobacco, like gutka and paan masala, has been included among banned 'food products' in the government's new food safety guidelines. The move has been welcomed by health activists as increasing incidence of oral cancer is being reported in the country, with the 2010 figure at more than 70,000.
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