Mizoram to take decision on Maggi noodles after FSSAI nod

AIZAWL: Mizoram government will take a decision on banning Maggi noodles only after receiving directions from the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI).

Joint director (food and drugs) of the state health department Lalsawma told PTI that the Centre had not issued any instruction to the Mizoram government except to take precautionary measures even as some states have banned Maggi instant noodles.

"We are in close contact with the FSSAI and will take decisions in accordance with its instructions," he said.

Meanwhile, the state government has banned import and sale of four energy drinks following instructions from the FSSAI, he said.

The state food safety commissioner issued an order yesterday banning energy drinks like Monster, Tzinga, Cloud 9 pomegranate/grape and Akoarama.