In the preamble to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is expected to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for the people in India. Therefore, FSSAI has embarked on a large-scale effort to transform the country’s food system in order to ensure safe, healthy […]

Laboratories play a critical role in detecting and preventing food fraud, which involves the intentional adulteration, mislabelling, or misrepresentation of food products for economic gain. Here’s a breakdown of the key roles laboratories play in combating food fraud: Analytical Testing & Detection: Laboratories use advanced scientific techniques to detect adulterants, contaminants, and fraudulent substitutions in […]

Here are the compliance requirements in India for manufacturers of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK), premix for FRK, and associated equipment, as of recent regulations/orders. Key Regulatory Frameworks: FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) — under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006; its regulations, rules and orders. BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) — […]

Food safety during the festive season is especially important, as this is a time when large amounts of food are prepared, shared, and stored—sometimes in less-than-ideal conditions. Here are key tips and best practices to ensure food safety during festive celebrations: Food Safety Tips for the Festive Season: Safe Food Shopping: Check expiry dates on […]

During frying, several properties of oil are altered, Total Polar Compounds (TPC) are formed on repeated frying. The toxicity of these compounds is associated with several diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, liver diseases. Therefore, it is essential to monitor the quality of vegetable oils during frying. In order to safeguard consumer health, FSSAI […]