FSSAI orders Everest Food to recall pre-packed cumin powder from market

Food regulator FSSAI has directed Everest Food Products to recall ‘pre-packed cumin powder’ from the market after sample tests found it unsafe for consumption. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) also suspended the license of Creative Bakers and Confectioners. In a social media post on Sunday, FSSAI said it continues to enforce […]
Nestle India’s ‘low-fat dairy whitener’ found ‘ unsafe, substandard’ at Hotel Lalit: FSSAI

A sample of “low-fat dairy whitener” manufactured by Nestle India, drawn from the premises of Hotel Lalit in Connaught Place in the national capital, has been found “unsafe and substandard”, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said. In a post on social media, the food regulator said a sample was collected from […]
Front-of-pack warnings can help consumers make healthier food choices: Experts

Front-of-pack warning labels identifying packaged foods high in added sugar, added fat or salt can make nutritional risks more visible to consumers and help them make more informed choices, health experts said, stressing the need for nutrition education alongside labelling. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a red hexagonal warning […]