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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
Ayurveda Aahara
On World Food Day 2025, the Ministry of Ayush emphasizes the importance of Ayurveda Aahara, a unique food philosophy aimed at integrating traditional wisdom with modern nutrition. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara products, promoting quality and global confidence
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,
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
Global Food Regulators Summit
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda unveiled the logo and brochures for the Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) 2025, set to take place from September 26-27 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The summit, organized by FSSAI, will focus on evolving food systems and food safety standards, featuring keynote addresses,
Food Labelling
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) held a National Stakeholder Consultation to enhance food labelling regulations in India. The event gathered around 700 representatives to discuss the importance of ethical and truthful food labelling, address implementation challenges, and align with global standards. Key speakers emphasized the need
Ayurveda Aahara
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, has published a definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara products, formulated according to classical Ayurvedic texts. This initiative aims to enhance regulatory clarity for food business operators and strengthen consumer trust in Ayurveda-based nutrition. The