The statement comes in the wake of allegations of high sugar content in Bournvita made by social media influencer Revant Himatsingka. The company had earlier this week rejected the claims of the social media influencer, who...
The proposed Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified Foods) Regulations, 2022 will apply to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) intended for food use, as per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
They say a stitch in time saves nine. It’s time to apply that principle to bring about and execute effective FOPL norms in our country
FSSAI has also urged consumers to get their milk and milk products tested through the FSWs deployed closest to them
FSSAI requested all competent authorities of exporting countries to provide the list of existing manufacturers and those who are intended to export these food products to India.
Nearly 5.8 million people or 1 in 4 Indians are at a risk of dying from an NCD before they reach the age of 70
Basmati rice should have a natural fragrance characteristics of basmati rice and there should be no artificial colouring, polishing agents and artificial fragrances
Access To Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) analyses industry efforts to provide better nutrition in India before and since the pandemic
Trans fat intake is responsible for approximately 500,000 premature deaths from coronary heart disease each year around the world
The National Institute of Hyderabad (NIN) has made major contributions towards raising awareness on malnutrition and poverty. It received the Outlook Poshan...
Consumption of trans fats is associated with increased risk of heart diseases.
After reading a book by nutrition experts, Satyendra Garg was quite surprised to see a contrasting combo between the book and his diet bringing effective...
The residents of Kacheli village in Malkangiri district complained of severe stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhoea late on Wednesday night after which they were...
Hydrogenated Trans Fats in our food cause irreparable harm to our cardiovascular system, killing more than 500,000 people every year. We need to cap it now.
In an exclusive interview, FSSAI CEO Arun Singhal explains how the government plans to cap trans fats at 2 per cent a year before the WHO deadline
Given the clear linkages between trans fatty acids or TFA and non-communicable diseases, we must act quickly to cap it, says Dr Rajan Sankar of Tata Trusts.
Pushback from the industry and a weak regulator has allowed deadly industrial trans fats to continue in the Indian food chain, says Amit Khurana of the CSE
Despite global warnings, trans fatty acids continue to be a part of our diet. And the biggest villain is the vanaspati still found in almost every Indian...
Dr Shweta Khandelwal explains the dangers of trans fats, and why nutrition is interlinked with so many other variables like fiscal and other policies and the...
India Spotlight Index 2020, a first-of-its kind report brought out by Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) reveals government efforts are bearing results
Adulterated products are carefully mixed with originals. Unpacked spices, edible oil and grey powder passed off as cement are part of a Rs 1 Trillion parallel...
Lack of adequate testing laboratories and massive discrepancy in results have only boosted illegal trade practices
Chambal is the breeding ground for illegally operated dairies that produce life-threatening milk-based products
Chambal is the breeding ground for illegally operated dairies that produce life-threatening milk-based products
