FSSAI directs e-commerce platforms to adhere to norms for health, energy drinks classification

[ad_1] The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed e-commerce players to “promptly rectify” misclassification of certain products that are being sold as “health drinks” or “energy drinks” on their platforms. It said this corrective action is...

Food standards authority asks states to step up vigilance of food products during Holi, Navratri

[ad_1] The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked the state food safety commissioners to carry out special surveillance and enforcement drives for milk and milk products ahead of the Holi festival season. With the upcoming Navratri...

FSSAI cracks down on contaminated food on flights; directs airlines to ensure proper labelling

[ad_1] The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked airlines to ensure that prepared food served on flights is properly labelled and displays key information, including “use by date and time” and the caterer’s name, among others....

Westlife Foodworld stock jumps 7%, FSSAI confirms McDonald’s India uses 100% real cheese

[ad_1] Westlife Foodworld Ltd closed at ₹787 on Tuesday, higher by 6.92 per cent on the NSE. The stock also rallied over 7.72 per cent. The company has disclosed in a statement that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of...

FSSAI seeks information from Maharashtra FDA on action on McDonald’s operator claims

[ad_1] The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is learnt to have sought information from Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its recent action on McDonald’s restaurant operator, Westlife Foodworld. Maharashtra FDA had accused the restaurant operator...