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The Supreme Court asked the Puri Jagannath temple to consider permitting every visitor irrespective of his religious faith to offer respects and make offerings to the deity subject to regulatory measures. (Photo: File)

Tamil Nadu temples to soon get food safety tag for 'prasadam'

Major government run temples will now get certification from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

13 July 2018 7:03 PM IST

Front-of-package label designs, which are clear and impactful, play an important role in increasing awareness and shifting food-eating norms. At present, manufacturers are using varying formats of complicated nutrition labels that are not consumer friendly.

In India, it's time for mandatory front-of-package food labels

According to the Global Burden of Diseases Report 2017, cardio vascular disease kills 1.7 million Indians every year.

6 July 2018 12:23 AM IST

FSSAI taking 360 degree approach to food safety and healthy nutrition to prevent food borne infections and disease.

Eateries must maintain record of oil usage: FSSAI

From now onwards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will keep a track record of usage of oil.

25 Feb 2019 6:48 AM IST

Representational image depicting home-based food businesses

Cooking by the rules

Does the mushrooming home-based food businesses follow these procedures set by FSSAI?

6 Nov 2020 1:24 PM IST

Delhi University has not laid down rules and regulations for food safety and precaution. (Representational image)

Siegwerk seeks Inks based on Toulene banned

Mr Pradhan, however, admitted that by switching to non-toluene based ink, the company will lose out on nearly 85 per...

27 March 2018 1:49 AM IST

The stricter set of food safety standards and hygiene have been put in place at all the 10 Gurudwaras where around one lakh devotees partake Langar, said Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjit Singh. (Photo: File/AP)

10 Gurudwaras in Delhi implement FSSAI food safety guidelines

The FSSAI has initiated Project BHOG to encourage places of worship to adopt food safety and hygiene in the preparation...

17 Jun 2018 4:17 PM IST

Despite years of policy discourse, the mounting pressure of large food industries is making it hard for regulators and policymakers to introduce and implement much-needed regulations like warning labels on the front of food packages. (Representational Image: DC)

Warning labels for informed choices over food: How to navigate...

Navigate through the maze of product information. Empower yourself for healthier choices

11 March 2024 12:00 AM IST

Recent Reports Highlight Alarming Trends in Food Safety Standards Across the Nation. (Image: Freepik)

Patralekha Chatterjee | Amid row over masala, is the food we eat safe?

Recent incidents highlight growing concerns over food quality and safety in India

27 April 2024 12:03 AM IST

To tackle malnutrition, the FSSAI recently recommended adoption of fortified food in government schemes. (Representational image)

Firms to fortify edible oil with vitamin A and D

Almost 50-90 per cent of the Indian population, across all socio-economic groups, suffers from vitamin A and D...

28 March 2017 2:14 AM IST

Delhi University has not laid down rules and regulations for food safety and precaution. (Representational image)

Most Delhi University canteens running sans valid licence

Canteens have been flouting guidelines issued by the FSSAI.

26 March 2017 2:22 AM IST