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October  2024

FSSAI convenes meeting of Rice Millers and Fortified Rice Kernel manufacturers aimed at strengthening Food Safety Standards and Compliance with Fortification
India Participates in 44th Session of Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses
First Lady of Maldives Visits FSSAI, Praises Initiatives on Food Safety

September  2024

FSSAI sign MoU with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in the area of food safety
India and Bhutan Deepen Cooperation on Food Safety and Regulatory Standards
Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Singh Patel addresses Regional Conclave on “Enhancing Regional Collaboration & Harmonization in Standard Setting Process” at the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 in New Delhi
2-Day Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 Concludes with a Pledge to Strengthen Food Safety Systems across the Globe
Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda Inaugurates Second Edition of Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 hosted by FSSAI alongside the World Food India 2024 event being organised by Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda unveils logo and brochures of Global Food Regulators Summit 2024

August  2024

FSSAI 44th CAC meeting underscores the importance of strengthening food safety infrastructure and curbing pesticide use
New FSSAI Initiative Aims to Develop Detection Methods and Assess Prevalence of Microplastics in Indian Food
FSSAI CEO Meets BMC Commissioner: Discusses Initiatives to Enhance Mumbai’s Street Food Safety and Adulteration Testing

July  2024

Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda chairs a Training and Awareness Program for 1,000 Street Food Vendors by FSSAI in the presence of Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Shri J P Nadda reviews various initiatives taken up by FSSAI; appreciates the “remarkable leap” taken in the area of food safety
FSSAI approves proposal to display nutritional information labelling of total sugar, salt and saturated fat in bold letters and bigger font size in 44th meeting of Food Authority
India participates in the 86th session of the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission

June  2024

FSSAI directs FBOs to remove claim of 100 Fruit Juices from the label and advertisement of fruit juices

May  2024

FSSAI Alerts Fruit Traders to Ensure Compliance with Prohibition of Calcium Carbide in Fruit Ripening

April  2024

FSSAI launches awareness campaign on food safety aspects at prominent markets of Delhi
Clarity in Choices: FSSAI advises E-Commerce Platforms to ensure appropriate categorization of food products sold on their websites

March  2024

Central Advisory Committee of FSSAI unveils Action Plan on Anti-Microbial Resistance
FSSAI facilitates Interactive Session & Capacity Building on MRL of Pesticides in Tea with Small Tea Growers (STG)
Pioneering Food Safety in Jails, FSSAI Certifies Nearly 100 Prisons as Eat Right Campuses
Modernization of Food Streets: India’s SOP discussed at the 54th session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene in Nairobi, Kenya

February  2024

150 Railway Stations across the country achieve ‘Eat Right Station’ certification from FSSAI
FSSAI Takes Stride Towards Ensuring Food Safety in all Bhawans of States, UTs and Canteens of Government Offices in the National Capital
Hospitals go healthy! FSSAI certifies 500 Hospitals across the nation as ‘Eat Right Campus’
43rd meeting of the Food Authority approves amendments to streamline Food Safety and Standards Regulations

January  2024

CEO, FSSAI visits Amdapoor Gram Panchayat of Nizamabad District, Telangana as part of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
FSSAI Uncovers Stockpile of Expired Beer, Takes Swift Action against Violation of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006
CEO, FSSAI Engages in Discussion with Tea Growers and Planters in Assam to Ensure Safety and Quality of Tea Production
FSSAI directs Airline Caterers to comply with Food Safety Regulations

December  2023

CEO, FSSAI visits Kardnur Village in Sangareddy District of Telangana as part of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

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Indian delegation receives accolade at the 46th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Codex Alimentarius Commission Praises India’s Standards on Millets

November  2023

FoSCoS becomes more user friendly with the introduction of web portals in regional languages

July  2023

MoD & FSSAI sign MoU to promote use of millets & healthy eating practices among Armed Forces & ensure safe and nutritious food

June  2023

Press Release Enforcement [Uploaded on : 20-06-2023]

May  2023

Indian delegation participates in the 47th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling  Indian delegation participates in the 47th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling[0.09 MB]  [Uploaded on : 24-05-2023]

April  2023

FSSAI ACTION AGAINST MISLEADING CLAIMS & ADVERTISEMENTS BY THE FOOD BUSINESS OPERATOR CONTINUES  FSSAI ACTION AGAINST MISLEADING CLAIMS & ADVERTISEMENTS BY THE FOOD BUSINESS OPERATOR CONTINUES[0.01 MB]  [Uploaded on : 29-04-2023]
Press Note  Press Note[0.4 MB]  [Uploaded on : 22-04-2023]

March  2023

FSSAI has notified provisions for omission of the term “curd” from the Standards of Fermented Milk Products vide notification dated 11 Jan 2023  FSSAI has notified provisions for omission of the term “curd” from the Standards of Fermented Milk Products vide notification dated 11 Jan 2023[0.05 MB]  [Uploaded on : 30-03-2023]
Press Release - Ripening of Fruits  Press Release - Ripening of Fruits[0.33 MB]  [Uploaded on : 13-03-2023]
प्रेस विज्ञप्ति - कृ त्रिम तरीके से फल क पकाने हेतु  प्रेस विज्ञप्ति - कृ त्रिम तरीके से फल क पकाने हेतु[0.52 MB]  [Uploaded on : 13-03-2023]
Press Release on deployment of FSW to curb adulteration in festive season in Hindi  Press Release on deployment of FSW to curb adulteration in festive season in Hindi[0.42 MB]  [Uploaded on : 10-03-2023]
Press Release- 39th Meeting of Central Advisory Committee_10.03.2023  Press Release- 39th Meeting of Central Advisory Committee_10.03.2023[0.32 MB]  [Uploaded on : 10-03-2023]
प्रेस विज्ञप्ति - 39वीं केंद्रीय सलाहकार समिति (CAC) की बैठक 9 मार्च, 2023  प्रेस विज्ञप्ति - 39वीं केंद्रीय सलाहकार समिति (CAC) की बैठक 9 मार्च, 2023[0.6 MB]  [Uploaded on : 10-03-2023]
Press Release on deployment of FSW to curb adulteration in festive season in English  Press Release on deployment of FSW to curb adulteration in festive season in English[0.05 MB]  [Uploaded on : 04-03-2023]

February  2023

Press release on standards of Millet  Press release on standards of Millet[0.41 MB]  [Uploaded on : 24-02-2023]
Press Release on Millet Standards in Hindi  Press Release on Millet Standards in Hindi[0.99 MB]  [Uploaded on : 24-02-2023]

January  2023

हैदराबाद शहर में सीईओ की यात्रा के दौरान तेलंगाना के खाद्य सुरक्षा पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र की समीक्ष  हैदराबाद शहर में सीईओ की यात्रा के दौरान तेलंगाना के खाद्य सुरक्षा पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र की समीक्ष[0.18 MB]  [Uploaded on : 19-01-2023]
Press Release dated 17th January, 2023 regarding review of food safety ecosystem of Telangana during the CEOs visit to the city of Hyderabad  Press Release dated 17th January, 2023 regarding review of food safety ecosystem of Telangana during the CEOs visit to the city of Hyderabad[0.29 MB]  [Uploaded on : 17-01-2023]
Press Release dated 12th January, 2023: FSSAI notifies comprehensive regulatory standards for Basmati Rice

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December  2022

Press Release dated 29th December 2022 related to Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao (IAS) takes charge as Chief Executive Officer of FSSAI  Press Release dated 29th December 2022 related to Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao (IAS) takes charge as Chief Executive Officer of FSSAI[0.5 MB]  [Uploaded on : 30-12-2022]

August  2022

Press Release regarding FSSAI tights vigil against adulteration in edible oils trans-fatty acids and sale of Multi Source Edible Oils without proper labelling

April  2022

Press Release dated 07th April 2022 regarding FSSAI receives the First Revenue share cheque for NFL, JNPT Mumbai  Press Release dated 07th April 2022 regarding FSSAI receives the First Revenue share cheque for NFL, JNPT Mumbai[0.01 MB]  [Uploaded on : 07-04-2022]
Press Release dated 01st April 2022 related to FSSAI tightens vigil against violations related to labelling of coffee - chicory mixture products  Press Release dated 01st April 2022 related to FSSAI tightens vigil against violations related to labelling of coffee - chicory mixture products[0.03 MB]  [Uploaded on : 01-04-2022]

March  2022

Press Release dated 16th March 2022 regarding 11 Smart Cities as winners of EatSmart Cities Challenge showcase efforts towards Safe, Healthy & Sustainable Food System  Press Release dated 16th March 2022 regarding 11 Smart Cities as winners of EatSmart Cities Challenge showcase efforts towards Safe, Healthy & Sustainable Food System[0.54 MB]  [Uploaded on : 16-03-2022]

November  2021

Press Release dated 25th Nov. 2021 related to Hon’ble Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare flagged off 12 Food Safety on Wheels  Press Release dated 25th Nov. 2021 related to Hon’ble Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare flagged off 12 Food Safety on Wheels[0.12 MB]  [Uploaded on : 26-11-2021]
Press Release dated 18th November 2021 regarding Training of Trainers Program for Medical Fraternity on Food Safety and Healthy Diets  Press Release dated 18th November 2021 regarding Training of Trainers Program for Medical Fraternity on Food Safety and Healthy Diets[0.07 MB]  [Uploaded on : 20-11-2021]

October  2021

Press Release dated 25th October 2021 regarding FSSAI enables Ease of Doing Business with Food Safety Connect Mobile Application  Press Release dated 25th October 2021 regarding FSSAI enables Ease of Doing Business with Food Safety Connect Mobile Application[0.07 MB]  [Uploaded on : 27-10-2021]
FSSAI and MoFPI signed MoU to handhold MSMEs in Food Sector  FSSAI and MoFPI signed MoU to handhold MSMEs in Food Sector[0.23 MB]  [Uploaded on : 02-10-2021]
Press Release dated 01st October 2021 related to National Food Laboratory at JNPT NhavaSheva Inaugurated  Press Release dated 01st October 2021 related to National Food Laboratory at JNPT NhavaSheva Inaugurated[0.53 MB]  [Uploaded on : 02-10-2021]

September  2021

Press Release dated 20th September 2021 regarding Hon’ble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare declared results of the 03rd State Food Safety Index  Press Release dated 20th September 2021 regarding Hon’ble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare declared results of the 03rd State Food Safety Index[0.15 MB]  [Uploaded on : 21-09-2021]
Press Release dated 20th September 2021 related to PAN-India Survey Results on Trans- fat in different Food categories released by FSSAI  Press Release dated 20th September 2021 related to PAN-India Survey Results on Trans- fat in different Food categories released by FSSAI[0.39 MB]  [Uploaded on : 21-09-2021]
Press release dated 20th September 2021 regarding Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya releases 3rd State Food Safety Index 2020-21 during his visit to FSSAI
Press Release dated 03rd September 2021 related to State Food Safety Departments are directed to investigate the alleged use of dairy terms on the labels of plant based beverages and food products  Press Release dated 03rd September 2021 related to State Food Safety Departments are directed to investigate the alleged use of dairy terms on the labels of plant based beverages and food products[0.11 MB]  [Uploaded on : 04-09-2021]

June  2021

Press Release dated 07th June 2021 related to FSSAI stays committed to ensure Food Safety for a Healthy Future  Press Release dated 07th June 2021 related to FSSAI stays committed to ensure Food Safety for a Healthy Future[0.19 MB]  [Uploaded on : 07-06-2021]

April  2021

Press Release dated 20th April 2021 related to FSSAI issue directions for facilitating food businesses during the prevailing COVID-19 conditions  Press Release dated 20th April 2021 related to FSSAI issue directions for facilitating food businesses during the prevailing COVID-19 conditions[0.63 MB]  [Uploaded on : 20-04-2021]
Press Release dated 19th April 2021 regarding 11 Tea Estates Join Eat Right Campus Certification Programme  Press Release dated 19th April 2021 regarding 11 Tea Estates Join Eat Right Campus Certification Programme[0.38 MB]  [Uploaded on : 19-04-2021]
Press Release for launch of EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport4All Challenge  Press Release for launch of EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport4All Challenge[0.07 MB]  [Uploaded on : 15-04-2021]

March  2021

Press Release dated 17th March 2021 related to National Low Salt Cooking Challenge: A step towards Healthy Eating Practices  Press Release dated 17th March 2021 related to National Low Salt Cooking Challenge: A step towards Healthy Eating Practices[0.41 MB]  [Uploaded on : 18-03-2021]

February  2021

Press Release dated 08th February 2021 regarding another step towards - India@75: Freedom from trans fats by 2022  Press Release dated 08th February 2021 regarding another step towards - India@75: Freedom from trans fats by 2022[0.64 MB]  [Uploaded on : 10-02-2021]

January  2021

Press Release dated 2st January 2021 related to FSSAI issues a Guidance Document on Safe handling, Processing and Consumption of Poultry Meat and Eggs during Bird Flu  Press Release dated 2st January 2021 related to FSSAI issues a Guidance Document on Safe handling, Processing and Consumption of Poultry Meat and Eggs during Bird Flu[0.38 MB]  [Uploaded on : 21-01-2021]