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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 […]

Food fortification also known as food enrichment is when nutrients are added to food at higher levels than what the original food provides. Fortification of processed staple foods is a simple, affordable and viable approach to reach large sections of a country’s population with iron, folic acid, and other essential micronutrients. On the 2nd August, […]

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 […]

FSSAI releases a notification for modification in existing FSSAI license for Fortified foods (+F)logo endorsement in existing FSSAI license. It will be done online through the Food licensing and Registration System(FLRS). This is addressed to all the food safety commissioners of all states and Union Territories. It is only applicable to those Food Business Owners […]

Come June 30th, 2019 consumers can feel safe while drinking tea using tea bags. This change has been brought about by India’s food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It will affect all food business operators (FBOs) who are manufacturing and selling these tea bags or even importing and storing them for […]