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The food authority has issued a draft related to vegan regulations prescribing the certificate to be issued by the recognised authority of the exporting country. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs), to step up surveillance on Dairy Analogues throughout the month of March, keeping in view the ongoing festive season. This proactive measure aims to prevent food adulteration and mislabelling during the period of increased demand. This is in continuation with the ongoing product-specific monthly surveillance drives of FSSAI to tackle food adulteration and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Read More

In a major step towards achieving 20% ethanol blending (E20) with petrol by 2025-26, the Central Government has notified a new scheme on March 6, 2025, aimed at converting sugarcane-based ethanol plants in Cooperative Sugar Mills into multi-feedstock-based ethanol plants. This move is expected to diversify ethanol production and accelerate the country’s transition to cleaner fuel alternatives. Read More

Bengal’s food processing industry has committed to investing Rs. 181 crores under the Centre’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. If the investment meets all specified conditions, the Centre will provide Rs. 1,200 crores in subsidies over five years to boost the state’s food processing sector. Read More

Scientists have described the investigations performed and control measures taken in relation to a multi-country Salmonella outbreak traced to Ferrero chocolate in 2022. Read More

The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority -APEDA has invited fresh bids for ‘Market Intelligence Cell’. “India’s agriculture sector is a fundamental component of its economy, accounting for 18.2% of the GDP. As the world’s top producer of milk, pulses, and spices, and the second-largest in terms of rice, wheat, cotton, and fresh produce, India holds significant potential to lead in global agricultural exports. However, with an average annual growth rate of 4% over the last five years, India has yet to fully realise its export capabilities. As one of its key measures APEDA is taking a strategic step for a Market Intelligence Cell (MIC). This initiative aims to track market trends, provide actionable insights, and disseminate this among exporters, thereby enhancing India’s agricultural exports and bolstering its presence in the global market,” reads the notice issued by the APEDA. APEDA provides services as market development, quality control, and certification to maintain the standards of the exported products which cover 17 broad categories ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to processed food.  And the MIC is expected to report on supply side dynamics, demand side dynamics, macro economic indicators, buyer-seller linkages and quick research reports on current topics. The notice added that Experienced Professional Agencies, which were in existence as on April 1, 2019, or earlier and meeting the prescribed criteria of having experience in execution of the similar work and possessing sound financials, may participate in the bid process, wherein pre-bid meeting shall take place on March 17 while duly completed bids shall be accepted up to 12:00 Noon on March 25, 2025, (Tuesday).

The FSSAI has urged State Food Safety Commissioners to conduct a special festive drive for ensuring food safety quality and prevention of adulteration. Read More

Rising temperatures because of climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to mycotoxins, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). Read More

Commerce and Industry Minister, Sh. Piyush Goyal will hold discussions with export promotion councils on trade issues amid the threat of imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, an industry official said In the meeting, exporters are expected to raise issues pertaining to the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US, the official added. Read More

India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice. Read More