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In an effort to eliminate unauthorized vending and improve onboard catering services, the Indian Railways has introduced QR Code-enabled identity cards for vendors and digitally traceable food packets. This initiative includes several measures such as mandatory FSSAI certification, CCTV monitoring, and third-party audits to ensure improved quality, hygiene, and food
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively working to increase public awareness about the importance of safe and healthy eating habits. Through initiatives like 'Aaj se Thoda Kam' and 'Har Label Kuch Kehta Hai', FSSAI aims to educate consumers on reducing intake
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In FY 2024-25, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), alongside various State/UT Food Safety Authorities, analyzed 33,405 samples of milk and milk products, uncovering 12,780 samples as non-conforming and launching legal actions against 12,057 Food Business Operators for violations. This is part of
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) continues its robust efforts to combat food adulteration by expanding testing infrastructure and conducting extensive surveillance. The FSSAI has introduced 246 National Accreditation Board Laboratories for primary analysis and 24 referral laboratories for appellate sample analysis. To bolster testing in remote
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced significant upgrades in India's food safety enforcement infrastructure. Under the SoFTeL scheme, 47 state food testing laboratories have been enhanced and 34 new microbiology labs established. Additionally, to bridge gaps in rural testing capabilities, states and union territories have
Codex Alimentarius
India has successfully concluded its participation in the 48th Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48), securing a unanimous mandate for its re-election to the Executive Committee (CCEXEC) for the Asia region. The Indian delegation, led by FSSAI CEO Shri Rajit Punhani, emphasized the importance of efficiency, data management, and equitable standards in
Codex Committee
The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs commenced in Guwahati, India, with 81 delegates from 27 countries discussing international spice standards. Assam's Governor emphasized the region's potential as a spice hub, while officials highlighted the importance of harmonized standards for safety
Codex Committee
The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) was inaugurated in Guwahati by Assam's Governor, Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The session emphasizes India's leadership in global spice standards and trade, with discussions on enhancing spice exports and promoting turmeric as a
Food Safety
The Global Food Regulators Summit 2025, hosted by FSSAI in New Delhi, concluded with a focus on international collaboration and food safety frameworks. Union MoS for Health, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, emphasized the connection between food and well-being, commending FSSAI for training over 300,000 street food vendors. The summit featured
FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 24, 2025, in New Delhi. This MoU aims to enhance cooperation in food safety through knowledge sharing, best practices, and technical collaboration,
Global Food Regulators Summit
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda inaugurated the third edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2025, emphasizing the theme 'Yatha Annam Tatha Manah' which highlights the connection between food quality and mental well-being. He called for collective action against obesity and launched the 'Eat Right
FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a licensing and registration window for Ayurveda Aahara products on its FoSCoS portal. This initiative aims to formalize the Ayurveda food sector by aligning traditional recipes with modern food safety standards, thereby supporting the growth of the food and