Ads term gutkha ban unfair
Analysts call the ads misleading; health ministry plans action against industry
Carcinogen Aflatoxin detected in FSSAI milk survey samples
The highest rates of aflatoxin contamination were found in Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
FSSAI plans to train food safety workers
Govt claims Food Safety Mitras will help reduce hassles for businesses
Health in news on May 16
Bihar bans gutkha on World No Tobacco Day
The ban is already successful in Madhya Pradesh and Kerala
Kerala becomes second state to ban chewing tobacco
Those who violate ban may be fined up to Rs 5 lakh or imprisoned up to six years
FSSAI launches Eat Right campaign to curb consumption of sugar, salt and fat
The objective is to combat negative nutritional trends and fight lifestyle diseases
Food authority backtracks
Says milk adulterated but not unsafe for consumption
How to check if your milk is adulterated
Some simple tests to check milk and milk products for common adulterants
Gutkha sympathiser
Enforcement agencies had a busy year. They were tough at times, lenient at others
Madhya Pradesh bans gutkha and other chewing tobacco products
Licences of two gutkha manufacturing companies were cancelled in March
Carcinogen in cola drinks: Indian subsidiaries of PepsiCo, Coca-Cola fail to act
Soft drinks giants contemplate tweaking production in the US
Red Bull untamed
Caffeine content in energy drinks go unchecked
FSSAI rules for organic farmers ‘pushing them out of business’
Farmer organisations, companies say concerns not addressed
Experts recommend safe, regulated use of antibiotics at poultry industry round table
A complete ban on use of antibiotics was not advisable or feasible, participants say
Maggi-gate: why India must face up to a bigger problem than instant noodles
Lead in drinking water, paint and spices have exposed children to its harmful effects
Time to nail pesticides
Centre forms expert committee to frame policy to check residues in fruits, vegetables
Free food body of corporate influence
Supreme Court asks food regulator to form new scientific panels
Tamil Nadu leads Food Safety Index 2022, Andhra Pradesh lags behind
Goa leads small states while Jammu and Kashmir leads Union Territories
Tips to check quality of some common foods
Some simple tests to check oil, honey, sugar and other items for adulteration
FSSAI tells food industry to get more responsible
Industry members say government food safety body ignoring ground reality
Labels must for GM food
Industry clueless about implementing labelling rule; FSSAI dithers over regulations
Ban likely on junk food in schools
Food safety authority asks states to consider prohibition
FSSAI sets standards for basmati rice; to be enforced from August
The move could increase exports of this fragrant rice of India
India’s move to curb antibiotic use in livestock, poultry may hit imports from US
Huge amounts of antibiotics are known to be used in chicken farming in the US