Transforming systems is key to policy gains
The Eat Right India initiative shows how large-scale change can be facilitated by a small govt agency like FSSAI Two Indian initiatives have found places amongst the ten best global initiatives selected by the Rockefeller Foundation for its Food Systems Vision Prize 2050. One is the Naandi Foundation’s work with tribal communities in Araku in […]
Get tough on infant milk substitute promotions: FSSAI to States
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all State food safety commissioners to closely monitor the promotional activities of companies that make infant milk substitutes. It has further directed them to take strict legal action if found to be violating any provisions of the IMS Act. Under the Infant Milk Substitutes, […]
Get tough on infant milk substitute promotions: FSSAI to States
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all State food safety commissioners to closely monitor the promotional activities of companies that make infant milk substitutes. It has further directed them to take strict legal action if found to be violating any provisions of the IMS Act. Under the Infant Milk Substitutes, […]
FSSAI Issues Notification Regarding use of Diatomaceous Earth as a Processing Aid for Honey
The FSSAI through its notification dated 2 September 2020 has asked the Commissioner of Food Safety of all States/UTs and all Central Licensing Authorities not to take any action in case any manufacturer of honey is found using Diatomaceous Earth, when they carry out their routine surveillance sampling and enforcement as was directed by FSSAI […]