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Explained | What is ethylene oxide, why is it used in food?

Ethylene oxide, a colourless gas, is used as a pesticide and sterilising agent, though the chemical was originally intended to sterilise medical devices.

Explained | What is ethylene oxide, why is it used in food?

Explained | What is ethylene oxide, why is it used in food?

Explained | What is ethylene oxide, why is it used in food?

FSSAI in process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals

The move comes following concerns about alleged high sugar content in Nestle's baby food products expressed by both the consumer affairs ministry and the NCPCR after taking note of a global report published by Swiss NGO Public Eye.

FSSAI in process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals

FSSAI in process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals

FSSAI in process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals

MDH, Everest masala row: FSSAI to check quality of spices sold in India

Meanwhile, the Spices Board of India is looking into the ban imposed by Hong Kong and Singapore on the sale of four spices-mix products of Indian brands MDH and Everest.

22 April 2024, 17:09 IST

MDH, Everest masala row: FSSAI to check quality of spices sold in India

MDH, Everest masala row: FSSAI to check quality of spices sold in India

MDH, Everest masala row: FSSAI to check quality of spices sold in India

22 April 2024, 17:09 IST

CCPA asks FSSAI to probe claim of Nestle adding sugar to baby products

The Consumer Affairs Ministry on Friday said it has asked the food safety regulator FSSAI to investigate the composition of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals sold in India, amid a global report that claimed the company was adding higher sugar content in the product.

19 April 2024, 07:02 IST

CCPA asks FSSAI to probe claim of Nestle adding sugar to baby products

CCPA asks FSSAI to probe claim of Nestle adding sugar to baby products

CCPA asks FSSAI to probe claim of Nestle adding sugar to baby products

19 April 2024, 07:02 IST

Food regulator FSSAI begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods: Report

If Nestle is found to be at fault, the regulatory body has vowed to take stringent action against the brand.

18 April 2024, 10:01 IST

Food regulator FSSAI begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods: Report

Food regulator FSSAI begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods: Report

Food regulator FSSAI begins enquiry into Nestle over alleged sugar use in baby foods: Report

18 April 2024, 10:01 IST

McDonald's India uses 100% real cheese: FSSAI

Earlier, the company had removed the word cheese from its products following the direction of the Maharashtra FDA, which was not satisfied with the cheese used in its food preparations.

05 March 2024, 16:34 IST

McDonald's India to use word cheese in products as FSSAI and NABL verify quality

McDonald's India to use word cheese in products as FSSAI and NABL verify quality

McDonald's India uses 100% real cheese: FSSAI

05 March 2024, 16:34 IST

Centre okays more stringent & frequent tea testing for domestic, foreign-imported leaves

Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal gave the go-ahead to set up more labs for stringent and frequent tea testing for both domestic and foreign-imported tea leaves by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

06 January 2024, 16:50 IST

Centre okays more stringent & frequent tea testing for domestic, foreign-imported leaves

Centre okays more stringent & frequent tea testing for domestic, foreign-imported leaves

Centre okays more stringent & frequent tea testing for domestic, foreign-imported leaves

06 January 2024, 16:50 IST

Govt to soon bring amendment bill in Parliament to revamp FSSAI: Health Secretary

The Health Ministry has proposed several amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act of 2006. The ministry had sought public comments on the draft amendments in September 2020.

31 October 2023, 10:57 IST

Govt to soon bring amendment bill in Parliament to revamp FSSAI: Health Secretary

Govt to soon bring amendment bill in Parliament to revamp FSSAI: Health Secretary

Govt to soon bring amendment bill in Parliament to revamp FSSAI: Health Secretary

31 October 2023, 10:57 IST

FSSAI steps up surveillance on sweets to check adulteration during Diwali

The most commonly adulterated item in India is milk and most sweets are made with dairy.

31 October 2023, 10:22 IST

FSSAI steps up surveillance on sweets to check adulteration during Diwali

FSSAI steps up surveillance on sweets to check adulteration during Diwali

FSSAI steps up surveillance on sweets to check adulteration during Diwali

31 October 2023, 10:22 IST

FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens

FSSAI's CEO called upon the Commissioner of Food Safety to upgrade the present food testing infrastructure and increase the number of food testing laboratories in the country.

28 October 2023, 16:33 IST

FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens

FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens

FSSAI asks authorities to ensure safe food for students, train staff of hostel canteens

28 October 2023, 16:33 IST