Can adulteration of edible oils be addressed by the Goonda Act?
Madras HC recently called for classifying those who adulterate food as goons; but we need long-term solutions
Gopichand’s healthy choice
Gopichand is a national hero because he is the only Indian sportsperson who has publicly shunned endorsing soft drinks
Genetically modified food: Whose health, whose business
People are concerned about the possibility of eating GM food. Can we not expect the government to ensure that they have the right to choose?
Coimbatore street vendors audited by food safety officials
Audit part of the ‘Project Clean Street Vendors’ initiated by FSSAI in March 2016
Bread makers’ body withdraws potassium bromate; CSE welcomes move
A CSE study found 84 per cent of bread samples in Delhi to contain potassium bromate and/or potassium iodate, two food that may have adverse …
New regulations to certify organic food likely to favour big brands
Worse, the government's latest move to regulate the domestic organic market can also push tens of thousands of organic farmers out of business
Climate crisis: Way forward for dairy giants in India
Methane from animal waste contribute to 75% of total greenhouse emissions from the dairy sector
Vacuum in governance on genetically modified foods in India
FSSAI has so far dragged its feet on regulating GM foods. Its recent attempt to regulate the industry may do more harm than good as the draft …
International food standards revised; safe limit for lead reduced
Codex standards now also contain a prescribed daily intake value of potassium, a mineral known to reduce the risk of heart disease
FSSAI's scientific panel reconstituted
But members of the panel now designated as “independent consultants” were a part of the panel as representatives of the industry till …
CSE welcomes FSSAI steps to ban use of potassium bromate
A CSE study has shown that 84 per cent of bread samples in Delhi contain residues of potassium bromate and/or potassium iodate, two food …
Activists urge FSSAI to reconsider planned fortification of rice, oil
Instead of food fortification, the food regulator needed to promote organically grown, biodiverse food for people, ASHA said
First World Food Safety Day to outline sustainable solutions
The United Nations has developed a guide to discuss why food safety is necessary and how it could be achieved
Report highlights use of non-approved pesticides in food items in India
Even as studies point out the use of these pesticides in food commodities, coordination gaps between concerned deparments have not been addressed
Junk food sale in schools: FSSAI panel frames weak guidelines
'Draft guidelines submitted in Delhi High Court will not serve the purpose of saving children from junk food'
A bite of cancer?
A CSE study has found residues of potassium bromate and/or iodate in many types of bread. The additives have been banned by many countries for …
Two-minute wake-up call
Nestle's resistance to the nationwide ban on Maggi noodles shows why the country needs an urgent policy on recall of harmful food products
Delhi High Court orders curb on junk food sale in schools across India
Judgement is a milestone development in addressing growing burden of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, says Sunita Narain of Centre for …
Residue standards for organic food is a step in the right direction:CSE
FSSAI's new regulations for residue standards to certify food as organic is in alignment with international best practices
Sugar-stricken
Reducing the intake of sugar as per the World Health Organization's recommendation is a must to lower the risk of non-communicable diseases
Report alleges conflict of interest behind India’s fortified food programme
Food Fortification Resource Centre under food regulator FSSAI is an industry association; members profiting financially, alleges Alliance for …
‘Pesticides, antibiotic use and ultra-processing threaten food safety in India’
Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment says that in addition to microbiological and chemical contamination, factors like salt, sugar and …
What’s in your food? Bournvita row rekindles front-of-package labelling discourse
Nutrition fat labelling is difficult to understand and allows companies to hide facts, says CSE expert
Is that milk safe? CSE’s assessment of antibiotic misuse in dairy sector says it’s not
A recent assessment found that dairy farmers indiscriminately use antibiotics for diseases common in animals, and is likely to aggravate the …
Probiotics market thrives sans regulations
Indian food safety authority yet to specify deadline for notifying regulations for food products containing 'friendly' microorganisms