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In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...- Centre asks states to ease compliance under legal metrology overhaulThe Centre is urging states and Union Territories to speed up legal metrology reforms. This includes moving from a licensing system to a re...
- Swiggy says failed shareholder resolution aimed at governance, not founder controlIn an exchange filing, the company said the proposed amendments were designed to create a governance structure suited to a company without ...
- Swiggy fails to clear shareholder hurdle in bid to recast itself as Indian-owned companyIn an exchange filing on Thursday, Swiggy stated that its resolution on the Amendment of Articles of Association received 72.36 per cent vo...
- Karnataka HC stays FSSAI advisory on use of Ashwagandha in major relief to US-based Kerry Inc, 7 other firmsIn a significant decision, the Karnataka High Court has granted temporary relief to eight businesses, including Kerry Inc, putting a hold o...
- A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
- Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
- What is conversion therapy, why was it banned in Colorado and what does Supreme Court ruling say? Supreme Court conversion therapy case explainedWhat is conversion therapy, why was it banned in Colorado and what does Supreme Court ruling say? The Supreme Court conversion therapy case...
- FSSAI seeks more time for front-of-pack labelling rulesThe FSSAI has requested the Supreme Court for a three-month extension to finalize front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulations, which aim to ...
- FSSAI introduces bigger font & bold letters for nutrition labels of sugar, salt, & saturated fatThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a new proposal requiring packaged food items to display nutritional i...
- Nutrition advocacy NAPi calls for amending regulations for ads of unhealthy foodsConsequences of such advertising are increased intake of unhealthy food products associated with obesity and diabetes, the report said. “In...
- Govt plans to do away with multiple certifications for food products; only FSSAI nod mandatoryThe Indian government has approved amendments to food safety and standard regulations, requiring only one certification from food regulator...
- FSSAI revises draft Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulations 2020The food regulator has permitted use of food colour Allura to be used in alcoholic beverages (category Distilled Spiritous Beverages). The ...
- FSSAI proposes life imprisonment, Rs 10 lakh fine for food adulterationThe other amendments include regulation of exported food products under the FSS Act. Presently, it covers only sale of food items in domest...
- FSSAI mulls allowing use of ethylene gas for fruits ripeningMeanwhile, in a separate notification, FSSAI has also proposed to fix new permissible limits of heavy metals in the various food products.
- Nutraceuticals, food supplements no longer to be considered proprietary foods by FSSAIThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended regulations to fix loopholes in the definition of proprietary food.
- FSSAI asks state food regulators to implement easy item normsFSSAI has asked all state food regulators to implement the new relaxed norms for those items wherein standards have not been laid down so f...
- FSSAI for fixing lead content limit in fruits, pulses and juicesFSSAI has proposed fixing limits of permissible lead content in a wide range of products including salt, fruits, juices, vegetables, pulses...
- Cabinet nod for FCRA bill likely todayThe food ministry is likely to present the Forward Contract Regulation Act Bill before the Cabinet for approval.
- Forward Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Bill likely to be passed in Monsoon sessionThe Forward Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2010 is likely to be passed by Parliament during the Monsoon session.
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