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Consumers deserve nutritional information on food packs; industry backs FSSAI move: Orkla IndiaOrkla India MD and CEO Sanjay Sharma backed FSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) norms, saying consumers have the right to clear...
Pickles, honey & curry pastes gain weight in India's export basketIndian kitchen staples are increasingly exported due to global demand for authentic flavors. Exports of pickles, honey, and pastes grew sig...
A bitter pill for sweet lovers as sugar prices put festive mithai, chocolates and biscuits at risk of a hikeConsumer goods companies are planning price hikes due to high sugar costs. Bikaji Foods is already implementing a two percent increase on i...
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...
AI regulations should be nimble to boost innovation: Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay SoodIndia's top scientific advisor advocates for agile AI regulations that foster innovation. New amendments to the IT Act 2021 address risks f...
Quote of the day by Cindy Crawford: ‘I had a beauty mark. I had brown eyes, not blond hair and blue eyes. That helped other women...’ - American supermodel and actress on how individuality can challenge conventional beauty standardsCindy Crawford quote of the day: Cindy Crawford's legendary beauty mark defied the rigid beauty norms of her era. She embraced her unique a...
India eyes a global play after changing China's toy story at homeIndia is seeking to raise its global toy market share from under 1% to 5% by 2032, after higher import duties, safety standards and governm...
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Happiest Minds Technologies, PVR INOX, Milky Mist Dairy and Mankind PharmaIndian equity markets ended lower on August 31, responding to prevailing global economic dynamics. A modest decline in the Nifty50 index br...
FSSAI issues notice to Delhi's JW Marriott, Juniper Hotels over misprinted license, food hygieneFSSAI flagged serious food safety and hygiene violations at Delhi's JW Marriott hotel. Inspections revealed issues with sanitation, storage...
Nestlé backs India’s front-of-pack labelling push, seeks science-based approachNestlé's global CEO welcomed India's mandatory front-of-pack labelling proposal. He suggested manufacturers contribute to making the progra...
FDA suspends licenses of five restaurants at Mumbai Cricket Association over hygiene issuesMaharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended five restaurant licenses due to hygiene concerns. The FDA also urged consumers to avoid ...
Singapore wants to pay parents over $55,000 per child to boost birth rateSingapore will provide nearly S$70,000 (US$55,153) in direct support for every citizen child up to age 17 as it tackles a record-low fertil...
Indian food safety officer Tukaram Mundhe shakes up Mumbai, one viral raid at a timeTukaram Mundhe is leading an unprecedented food safety crackdown across Mumbai. His teams have conducted over 3,000 raids, inspecting numer...
Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
Dabur, Ferns N Petals, Lotte India rectify labelling, advertising lapses after FSSAI noticesFood regulator FSSAI said Dabur India, Ferns N Petals, Lotte India and other food businesses have taken corrective measures after being fla...
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...
ETtech Explainer: Why are dark stores again under scrutiny over food safetyFood safety inspectors have conducted thorough checks on quick commerce locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, revealing violations relate...
FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouchesFSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper...
Sweet seller used aluminum foil on Kaju Katli instead of silver foil, was sentenced to 3 years jail; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to this reasonMan sentenced to three years jail for using aluminum foil in Kaju Katli instead of silver foil; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to food insp...
FDA suspends Blinkit facility's licence over 'cockroach infestation'; Reliance Retail outlet under lens over worms in sweetMaharashtra FDA suspended a Blink Commerce facility's food license due to cockroach infestations and improper storage. An outlet of Relianc...