FSSAI
Coverage of FSSAI in the Nexus archive.
- Explained: Why FSSAI has cracked down on Dabur’s ‘100%’ product claims
FSSAI has directed Dabur to stop using product claims like '100% Natural' and '100% Pure' due to regulatory objections. The action highlights enforcement of food labeling rules and implications for consumers and the FMCG industry.
- FSSAI names USL, Inbrew, others in crackdown on flavouring norms violations
FSSAI has issued notices to manufacturers like USL and Inbrew for violating flavoring norms by adding the flavor of standardized alcoholic beverages themselves, such as rum flavor in rum or whisky flavor in whisky.
- FSSAI must finalise, notify Front-of-Pack nutrition Labelling norms in a time-bound manner: Parliamentary Panel
The Parliamentary Panel urged the FSSAI to finalize and notify Front-of-Pack nutrition Labelling norms in a time-bound manner. The draft regulations were notified in September 2022, and over 14,000 stakeholder comments have been received for examination and consultation.
- FSSAI cracks down on eateries selling stale, expired goods in NTR dist.
FSSAI is taking action against eateries in NTR district for selling stale and expired goods. The crackdown aims to ensure food safety and consumer protection.
- FSSAI licence suspended, Zayaka Food Court in Kondapur ordered to shut as inspections uncover hygiene violations
Zayaka Food Court in Kondapur had its FSSAI licence suspended and was ordered to shut down due to hygiene violations. Inspections also revealed food safety violations at Vijetha Supermarket Private Limited in Tellapur and Protein Chef in Madhapur.
- Cockroach infestation, expired FSSAI licence among hygiene violations flagged at Hyderabad’s Zepto warehouse
A cockroach infestation and an expired FSSAI licence were among hygiene violations identified at Hyderabad’s Zepto warehouse. Rameshwaram Cafe, SVM Grand, Platform 65, and Iguru Restaurant were cited for hygiene and contamination risks.
- How safe is the knife that slices your bread? Hyderabad activist’s four-year battle leads to FSSAI order on rusted food cutting equipment
A Hyderabad activist's four-year campaign led to the FSSAI issuing an order requiring food-grade, corrosion-resistant knives for food handling and processing. The advisory, issued on June 15, mandates Food Business Operators to use such equipment to prevent risks from rusted tools.