Food labels are an important source of information for the consumer. The information contained in the labels gives the consumer an insight into the ingredients of the product, its nutritional composition, its...
When we were kids there used to be all kinds of goodies sold near our schools. Right from bhel, chikki, sugar candies to idli, dosa, samosa and potato vadas and many more. Of course they were not allowed...
Recent articles in media about FSSAI-Industry partnerships implied something funny was going on. The storyline was that Authority – Industry associations are inherently conflicts of interest. Hopefully...
When lunch is served, do you hear requests from around the table for, “80g of rice, 50ml dal or 60g salad? And is there a weighing scale on the table to do your bidding? You don’t ask and there isn’t a scale...
Is “we had a good meeting” or deliberations the basis in rulemaking During the erstwhile PFA regime, food businesses on receiving a draft regulation would respond by first congratulating the Regulator...
Food labels are an important source of information for the consumer. The information contained in the labels gives the consumer an insight into the ingredients of the product, its nutritional composition, its health...
Recent articles in media about FSSAI-Industry partnerships implied something funny was going on. The storyline was that Authority – Industry associations are inherently conflicts of interest. Hopefully now public...
Sixty eight percent of all milk is adulterated by FSSAI’s own analysis, food poisoning episodes typically erupt at marriage celebrations, restaurants served notices for unhygienic conditions and children fall ill...
It is clearly stated that while framing regulations or specifying standards under the Act, the Food Authority shall take into account – among other things; Undertake risk assessment in an independent...
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Shreya Shah
Dr Jagadish Pai
Joseph Lewis
