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FSSAI proposes single-phase food warning labels, gives industry one-year transitionThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India intends to implement new front-of-pack nutrition labeling regulations. Food Business Opera...
What is kratom and how is it related to the deaths of 2 Ole Miss students at University of Mississippi? Authorities investigate 'possible overdose'The discovery of packaged kratom at the location of the two deceased Ole Miss students has sparked speculation that the substance may have ...
FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Zepto, BigBasket, othersFSSAI has taken action against major e-commerce platforms for various food safety violations and misbranding. The platforms include Amazon,...
A red hexagon on your food pack? FSSAI proposes new warning-label regimeThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed a new front-of-pack nutrition labelling system. This system will feature a re...
94% of packaged foods may face warnings under nutrient limits; FSSAI ex-chief Pawan Kumar Agarwal urges SC for phased food warning rolloutFormer FSSAI chief Pawan Kumar Agarwal has urged the Supreme Court to consider a phased rollout of front-of-pack food warnings, warning tha...
Banned beauty products are still one click away in India and around the worldBanned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are still available for purchase online. These illegal items are found on Amazon, Temu, a...
What’s in a word? For India's FMCG brands, it's increasingly everythingIndian regulators are intensifying scrutiny over misleading food product claims. Companies now face legal challenges for unsubstantiated ma...
Food and beverage cos rush to revise recipes ahead of warning labelsFood and beverage makers are proactively reducing sugar, salt, and fats in their products. This reformulation effort is happening well befo...
SC junks per-serve labelling plea, calls FSSAI's phased FOPL rollout 'ambiguous'; seeks timeline in 10 daysSupreme Court rejected the packaged food industry's plea for per-serve measurements. The court asked the FSSAI to justify its two-phase imp...
Supreme Court seeks clarity from FSSAI on science, design and rollout of food warning labelsThe Supreme Court seeks detailed answers from the Centre and FSSAI regarding proposed food warning labels. Questions cover scientific basis...
From Maggi to Thums Up, India's food debate turns to what global brands sell hereIndia's proposal for food health warning labels ignites a national discussion. Companies sell less nutritious versions of brands in India c...
Nestle CEO says Middle East conflict driving inflation, higher supplier costsNestle is increasing prices and reducing product offerings to manage rising costs. Higher energy and raw material expenses are impacting su...
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety regulators are intensifying checks on eateries and restaurants nationwide. This crackdown follows years of consumer com...
Front-of-pack labels: Food Inc bats for per-serving benchmark in SC, not FSSAI’s ‘per 100 gm’ planThe All-India Food Processors' Association has intervened in the Supreme Court regarding proposed nutrition labels. They seek labels based ...
Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in courtActivists have filed a court objection to India's proposed food labelling rules. They argue the plan creates an industry-friendly loophole ...
Wholewheat biscuits contained only 19% wheat but 52% maida, company said the 'wholewheat' was only a trademark; Consumer court orders company to pay Rs 1 lakhCCPA has fined Pladis India Rs 1 lakh for marketing McVitie's Wholewheat Marie biscuits as "Wholewheat" despite the product being only 19.5...
Warning needed for even single excess ingredient: Plea in SC seeks changes to FSSAI rulesIn a significant legal move, a Supreme Court petition is calling for the FSSAI's food warning labels to be implemented in full, without del...
Munde’s action wins public praise, but court rebukes FDA over processFDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe faces criticism after initial praise for regulatory actions. The Bombay High Court has repeatedly pulled up...
FSSAI takes actions against CG Foods, directs company to stop production of bhujia namkeenIndia's food regulator FSSAI has ordered CG Foods India to stop producing veg bhujia. This action follows an inspection revealing significa...
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...