food for special medical purpose

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 […]

There are certain special medical conditions like hypoallergenic conditions and inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) which require speciality foods for their management. Although these speciality foods to help manage such conditions in infants and children are required in hospitals, they are not easily available in India. These speciality foods are available worldwide; however, the absence […]

The anti-doping guidelines for sports have been released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ensure that over-the-counter sports supplements in India are free from illegal performance-enhancing substances. All the retailers and manufacturers in India should comply with these guidelines to prevent the incorporation of any performance-enhancing illicit substance in the […]