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The food regulator has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) First Amendment Regulations, 2024, prescribing the limits relating to crop contaminants and prohibiting use of veterinary drugs. Read More

There is a need to raise quality standards in the country and industry needs to tap into its technical committees and appoint representatives to ensure standards are maintained, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) 97th annual general meeting and annual convention. Read More

Ms. Nadia Chauhan, joint managing director at Parle Agro, attributed a steep 87% year-on-year decline in the Frooti and Appy Fizz maker’s net profit for FY24 to the 40% ‘sin tax‘ on sparkling drinks. Read More

Food and beverage companies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are ramping up investments in food safety and traceability technology. This trend is a response to increasing local challenges and complex supply chain issues, fuelled by climate change, public health risks, and emerging regulations. Read More

The Asia-Pacific region’s food and beverage industry is confronting a major food waste issue, prompting sustainability measures such as ethical sourcing and waste reduction. Read More

A Regional Review Meeting of the Northern States/UTs was held on 12th November 2024 in New Delhi under the chairmanship of  Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary,  Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The meeting brought together Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries, Directors and scheme officers from the Animal Husbandry and Dairying Departments of the Northern States/UTs including Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to discuss the progress of various departmental programs and schemes.  Key officials of the department including Ms. Varsha Joshi, Additional Secretary and Shri Jagat Hazarika, Adviser (Statistics) were also present for the meeting. Read More

India would fail to become the preferred investment destination of investors seeking to pursue a China+1 strategy if it joins the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said in a report. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) held its 45th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting here today where States and Union Territories were urged to ramp up surveillance at popular tourist destinations to ensure heightened safety standards in preparation for the peak tourist season from November through March. Read More

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Karnataka has observed that at least 10 types of snacks sourced from Kerala and sold in Karnataka are declared unsafe. In an inspection drive conducted by the team FSSAI in the state where tests on 140 samples of snacks which come into the border areas of Karnataka from Kerala have revealed that 31 of them were unsafe, with even cancer-causing agents detected in some snacks. The snacks included chakkali, nippattu, bread, jam, khara and chips. Read More

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved infusion of equity of Rs 10,700 crore for working capital in financial year 2024-25 in Food Corporation of India (FCI). The decision is aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector and ensuring the welfare of farmers nationwide. This strategic move shows Government’s steadfast commitment to supporting farmers and fortifying India’s agrarian economy. Read More