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Colistin is an antibiotic that has been used for non-therapeutic purposes in animals for growth promotion and prevention of diseases in animal-based food production. Colistin has been in use for these purposes in India since 2014, however, in recent times, the emergence of colistin-resistance has been a major concern. Keeping in mind the rate with […]

FSSAI is moving ahead with food safety for consumers on a war footing. Few weeks ago, FSSAI has proposed a draft notification on Labelling and Display  Of food products Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has welcomed the draft amendments proposed by FSSAI to identify unhealthy products. CSE’s Director General Sunita Narain observes that it […]

Reusing cooking oil is a common practice in restaurants and roadside food joints. But this practice has an adverse effect on the health of the consumers. Approximately 23 million tons of cooking oil is consumed by the people in India annually. About 3 million tons of this can be recovered and used for the production […]

Food Safety and Standard Authority of India is working diligently on the existing Regulations and Standards and on amending new ones. On May 2, 2019 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has come up with Food Product Categorization of Pan Masala, Mouth Freshener and Mukhwas in FLRS, though, soon after that on May 13,2019 […]

Alarming rise in the limits of formaldehyde in fish items threatens the health of common people. Fish is a healthy food source. It serves as an essential source of animal proteins and an important source of micronutrients like omega fatty acids for people worldwide. According to the experts, fish has immense health benefits like it […]

A sport is a big revenue generating business today. There are many other businesses depending on it ranging from providing equipment to food, merchandise to promotions. But what is often overlooked is the high level of regulation and compliance needed by WADA in national and international level sports participation by sports persons. This lack of […]