Nestle India slams charges, says Maggi 'Pazzta' 100% safe
Nestle India has slammed charges regarding the lead content in its Maggi 'Pazzta' products and said that the pasta was 100 percent secure and safe to consume.
Nov 28, 2015, 08:53 AM IST
Maggi ban: Apex consumer forum to hear suit against Nestle on Tuesday
An apex consumer court posted for Tuesday the hearing of the Rs 640-crore class action suit filed by the Indian government against Nestle's Indian arm regarding its Maggi instant noodles.
Nov 23, 2015, 17:56 PM IST
FSSAI sends notice to Ramdev's Patanjali noodles
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a showcause notice to Patanjali Ayurved, demanding an explanation on the sale of the atta noodles brand launched by yoga guru Ram
Nov 21, 2015, 13:58 PM IST
FSSAI moves SC against lifting ban on Maggi noodles
In fresh trouble for Nestle India Ltd, food regulator FSSAI Monday moved the Supreme Court against the Bombay High Court order lifting the ban on Maggi noodles in the country.
Nov 16, 2015, 20:25 PM IST
Now, FSSAI in soup as 11 food, pharma organisations seek CBI inquiry against the regulator
As many as 11 industry bodies related to food and pharma sectors Thursday alleged that the food regulator FSSAI has become "den of corruption" and demanded a CBI inquiry into the functioning of the authority, which shot to limelight over the Maggi issue.
Oct 01, 2015, 21:21 PM IST
FSSAI asks manufacturers to maintain quality of milk products
Food safety regulator FSSAI has decided to facilitate setting up of infrastructure facilities in metros so as to ensure quality of milk and its products ahead of the festive season.
Sep 08, 2015, 21:40 PM IST
FSSAI says keeping options open on challenging court order
"Supreme Court option is neither ruled in nor ruled out," Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Chairman Ashish Bahuguna said.
Aug 13, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
FSSAI extends deadline for licences till Feb 4 next year
Food safety regulator FSSAI on Thursday extended the deadline for food companies to get licence to run their businesses by another six months to February 4, 2016.
Aug 06, 2015, 20:44 PM IST
No clean chit given to Nestle on banned Maggi noodles: FSSAI
Food safety watchdog FSSAI Wednesday said it has not given any clean chit to Nestle's banned Maggi noodles as it rubbished all-clear reports from two of its own empanelled labs, saying there were lapses in the tests.
Aug 05, 2015, 19:52 PM IST
Ashish Bahuguna new chief of food regulator FSSAI
The tenure of the chairman is for three years. Until now, Health Secretary Bhanu Pratap Sharma was temporarily in-charge of the post.
Jul 28, 2015, 11:17 AM IST
'Over 12,000 samples found adulterated, misbranded in 2014-15'
12,077 samples were found adulterated and misbranded out of the 60,548 samples analysed by food safety watchdog FSSAI in all states and union territories in 2014-15, the government said Tuesday.
Jul 21, 2015, 18:58 PM IST
B P Sharma given additional charge as FSSAI chairperson
Health and Family Welfare Secretary Bhanu Pratap Sharma was Monday given additional charge of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Chairperson, for three months.
Jul 20, 2015, 23:13 PM IST
Ice-cream, flavoured milk under FSSAI lens; new norms for milk
Food safety watchdog FSSAI is planning to set new quality standards for ice-cream and flavoured milk besides tightening the existing safety norms for milk and other dairy products.
Jul 19, 2015, 17:39 PM IST
FSSAI sets 12,000 standards for food additives and ingredients
The move is expected to benefit food companies as they would not require to seek product approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) if they comply with these standards.
Jul 12, 2015, 14:31 PM IST
FSSAI briefs Parliamentary panel on Maggi controversy
Food safety regulator FSSAI on Friday briefed a Parliamentary panel about the Maggi controversy and regulation of toxic contents in packaged food items.
Jul 10, 2015, 22:07 PM IST
Minimum import price on arecanuts raised to Rs 162 a kg
"It has, therefore, been decided to increase the MIP on import of arecanuts from existing Rs 110 per kg to Rs 162 per kg with immediate effect to safeguard the interest of domestic farmers," an official statement said.
Jun 03, 2015, 14:54 PM IST
