FSSAI to tighten scrutiny, weighs central ban on non-dairy paneerIndia's food regulator is planning stricter rules for healthier food options. Analogue paneer may soon face a nationwide ban as states alre...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sidesIndia’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels are facing opposition from both health activists and food companies. FSSAI has proposed a red...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
FSSAI says 6 food companies including Livyor, Rajasthan Agro corrected misleading labels, trademarks after noticesSix food companies have corrected misleading labels and trademarks after FSSAI notices. Livyor Ventures Pvt Ltd withdrew its 'vegan and hea...
16 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
India's small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable powerSmaller steel firms in India can reduce electricity bills by one-third and cut carbon emissions by adopting renewable energy, which will of...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
FSSAI crackdown sends food, beverage firms back to drawing boardAmid heightened regulatory scrutiny, Indian food and beverage companies are taking steps to update product labels and advertising claims. R...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Quality control can't be culturally relativeA judge recently overturned a hotel's license suspension that was initiated due to the presence of cockroaches in the kitchen. By acknowled...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Need for balanced regulatory system to promote use of bio-tech in farm sector: ICAR DGAccording to a statement by the Agriculture Ministry on Sunday, Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), in collaboration wit...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Eternal Q1 profit jumps 4x; Meta blocks Delhi protest contentEternal reported a significant jump in its revenue and profit for the first quarter of FY27. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
22 Jul, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Food giants focus on the fine print to serve you rightIndian consumers are increasingly looking beyond prices and focusing on product labels, ingredients and nutrition details while making food...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Noodles bought from Reliance Retail makes girl sick: Company fined Rs 20,000 for selling packet 3 months past expiry; retailer blamed her father for missing expiry dateA Himachal Pradesh consumer commission has ordered Reliance Retail to refund the purchase price and pay Rs 20,000 in compensation and litig...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
SC pushes FSSAI to put health over multinational interests, orders front-of-pack food labelsThe Supreme Court has ordered the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to speed up the implementation of Front-of-Pack Warning Labe...
11 Feb, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
From 2026, new food products will face stricter checks: FSSAI requires companies to back every claim with scientific evidenceStarting January 1, 2026, FSSAI will demand scientific proof for food safety. Submissions for new products or standard changes must include...
31 Dec, 2025, 02.05 PM IST
FSSAI is now more pro-active, industry-centred with fast responses: NestleNestle India has praised FSSAI's proactive and industry-centred approach over the past decade, particularly in improving NABL-accredited la...
27 Oct, 2024, 02.36 PM IST
Food regulator wants exports too on its plateFSSAI also suggests liberalisation measures to help cos set up businesses more quickly; proposal to be sent to ministry of health & family ...
04 Jun, 2019, 08.01 AM IST
FSSAI to frame norms for product approval in 6 monthsAccording to sources, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is looking to streamline the product approval process.
01 Sep, 2015, 01.13 AM IST
Supreme Court junks FSSAI plea against Bombay High Court order on 2013 advisoryThe Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had appealed to the Supreme Court against the Bombay High Court order against its Ma...
20 Aug, 2015, 01.20 AM IST
- FSSAI working on quality standards for imported food items
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) today said it is working on developing quality standards for imported products.
10 Jul, 2012, 05.17 PM IST