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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the state into a global food-processing hub, setting a target of Rs 30,000 crore in investments and three lakh new jobs under the newly announced AP Food Processing Policy 4.0. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently issued an important directive that food brands can no longer use absolute terms like “100% pure” or “100% natural” on their packaging. At first glance, this may seem like a minor regulatory tweak. But its implications go far deeper. It signals a necessary shift in how we define honesty in the food we eat and how trust must be earned—through transparency, not just clever branding. Read More

The FSSAI has notified regulations for dehydrated tarragon and prescribed standards for the same.  Read More

Sh. https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/rajit-punhani-takes-charge-as-ceo-fssai-84667Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, took charge as Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Read More

In a significant step toward promoting healthier eating habits, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory asking restaurants and hotels across the country to clearly display the sugar and oil content of the food items listed on their menus. Read More

The Food Ministry has forwarded the edible oil industry’s demand for restoration of Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds on accumulated input tax credit (ITC) to the Finance Ministry, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Tuesday. The matter is expected to come up before the GST Council in its next meeting. Read More

The Government of India and the World Food Programme (WFP), announced a significant milestone in their collaboration aimed at addressing the global hunger crisis by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI). Read More

Singling out India, the US has issued notice for secondary tariffs of 25% on Indian exports. The US Government has officially issued a public notice imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India making a total of 50% tariff on Indian goods.  Read More

The FSSAI will get a new chief executive officer from September as the current CEO GKV Rao is retiring on August 31, this year. IAS Rajit Punhani will replace Rao. The appointment committee of the cabinet, Government of India, has issued an order of appointment of Punhani, lAS (BH:91), currently serving as secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, as chief executive officer, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India, under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.  According to the order, the new appointment was done as GKV Rao, IAS (KL:90), will complete his term on August 31.

The national food regulator has notified labelling regulations for mixture of coffee and chicory, which shall come into force on July 1, 2026. Now, the FBOs are required to mention the percentage of coffee and chicory on the package. Read More