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Sweet poison: Check out for adulteration in sweets this Diwali

Diwali is a festival of happiness, prosperity and all the goodness in life. But unfortunately, some elements are lurking in the shadows to spoil your Diwali.

Nov 10, 2015, 21:25 PM IST

Nestle starts Maggi production in India; to hit market after clearances

Swiss giant Nestle Monday said it has resumed manufacturing of its instant noodles Maggi at three of its India facilities and will hit the markets after getting clearances from food testing laboratories.

Oct 26, 2015, 22:10 PM IST

'New FSSAI regulations will address product approval issues'

 The government will come out with new set of regulations for food product approvals in the next few months, a move aimed at soothing the nerves of food processing industry rattled by the ban on Maggi noodles.

Oct 20, 2015, 18:08 PM IST

FSSAI proposes keeping junk food out of schools, surroundings

Food safety regulator FSSAI has proposed restrictions on the sale of junk food items including noodles, chips, carbonated drinks and confectionery items in and around schools.

Oct 18, 2015, 18:23 PM IST

Nestle jumps 6% as Maggi clears Bombay HC mandated lab tests

Led by gains in the stock, the company's market valuation rose by Rs 3,345.94 crore to Rs 63,161.94 crore.

 

Oct 16, 2015, 17:11 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 CEO transfer: Malik got to know of it through a friend?

It was a friend's call through which Yudhvir Singh Malik got to know about his transfer from food safety regulator FSSAI, where he served as CEO for just about a year but brought it into limelight with the Maggi ban.

Sep 24, 2015, 18:59 PM IST

Man behind Maggi ban moved out of FSSAI, shifted to Niti Aayog

Food safety watchdog FSSAI's CEO Yudhvir Singh Malik, the man behind the ban of global giant Nestle's popular noodle brand Maggi, was Tuesday moved out and shifted as Additional Secretary in Niti Aayog.

Sep 22, 2015, 23:04 PM IST

Maggi could be back in Indian market by end of year: Nestle

Nestle SA could start making Maggi noodles again in India as early as October, it said on Wednesday, paving the way for the snack to go back on sale by the end of the year.

Sep 09, 2015, 21:42 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 to frame norms for product approval in 6 months

To streamline its product approval process, food safety watchdog FSSAI will frame a new set of regulations in next six months, after the earlier procedures had to be scrapped following court orders, including in the Maggi noodles case.

Aug 31, 2015, 22:22 PM IST

FSSAI to frame norms for product approval in 6 months

After scrapping product approval process following court orders, including the Maggi case, food safety watchdog FSSAI has invited legal firms to help frame new norms for approvals.

Aug 31, 2015, 16:02 PM IST

Yippee noodles: ITC says no notice given by UP government

ITC said it has not received any communication from the UP government regarding presence of excess lead in its instant noodle brand Sunfeast Yippee.

Aug 25, 2015, 13:00 PM IST

Traders demand repeal of all FSSAI advisories since 2013

All advisories issued by the food regulator FSSAI since 2013 should be withdrawn, traders' body CAIT has demanded.

Aug 23, 2015, 19:31 PM IST

Maggi ban: FSSAI reviewing court's order, yet to decide on future course

The Bombay High Court had on August 13 quashed the orders of FSSAI and Maharashtra FDA banning nine variants of Maggi noodles in the country.

Aug 18, 2015, 15:51 PM IST

No ''Maggi'' hearing at apex consumer court on Friday

Hearing on the the Rs.640-crore class action suit filed by the Indian government against Nestle India, alleging unfair trade practices with regard to Maggi noodles was not heard at the apex consumer disputes forum on Friday.

Aug 14, 2015, 13:03 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

Our doors never shut for Nestle: FSSAI after high court ruling

Stating that the regulator would decide on its next course of action after studying the High Court order, FSSAI also said that an appeal before the Supreme Court is "neither ruled in, nor ruled out" as yet.

Aug 13, 2015, 18:54 PM IST

Timeline of Maggi noodles' ban

Here is the timeline of the chain of events.

Aug 13, 2015, 15:33 PM IST

Impact of Maggi recall in India to continue in H2: Nestle

Swiss FMCG major Nestle on Thursday said the negative impact of withdrawal of Maggi in Indian market will continue in the second half of the year.

Aug 13, 2015, 15:18 PM IST