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FSSAI issues notice for appointment of new members as current term ends in Dec

The FSSAI has issued notice for appointment of members of the food authority as the current term of the members is ending in December this year.  As the term is nearing the end, the FSSAI has started the process to select the 22-member food authority consisting of a Chairperson with one-third women members.  The FSSAI has sought nominations having details of qualifications, experience, competence, and expertise from the interested person(s), from retailer organisations, farmers’ organisations, persons with food science background, corporate & small industry and so on amongst others.  According to the FSSAI, it was looking for members who can ensure highest standards of competence, a broader range of relevant expertise and the broadest possible geographic distribution within the country.  The members of the food authority include seven members, not below the ranks of Joint Secretary to the Government of India, from various ministries/departments & will be ex officio, two representatives from food industry, of which one from small scale industries, two representatives from consumer organisations, three eminent food technologists or scientists, five members on rotation, two persons representing farmers’ organisation and one person representing retailers’ organisation.

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FSSAI tightens grip on ecomm food players, mandates greater transparency and hygiene compliance

he Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strong warning to ecommerce platforms over lax compliance to tighten food safety enforcement. The regulator has put marketplaces on notice, signaling a shift from advisory to accountability, PTI reported. Read More

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Tariffs Turn Up the Heat on Spice Exports as Global Prices Surge

The global spice market is facing significant disruption as the Trump administration’s new wave of tariffs—set to take effect on August 1—targets dozens of flavoring ingredients, raising concerns over rising prices and supply instability. India, one of the world’s top spice exporters, is feeling the brunt of this shake-up, with serious implications for its $4.7 billion spice industry. Read More

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