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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
FSSAI Advocates for Swift Action Against Food Adulteration in Rajasthan, ETHospitalityWorld
'Samples of commonly consumed food items such as ghee, milk, paneer, and spices should be collected regularly, and the related cases must be disposed of promptly,' said the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), G Kamala Vardhana Rao, while addressing state food safety officials during a State review meeting held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. He stressed the need for speeding up the process of the establishment of Food Safety Laboratory at Bikaner and assured FSSAI's support. Further, the CEO appreciated the proactive efforts of the Rajasthan government in promoting food safety and combating food adulteration. He also directed officials to ensure continuous monitoring to strengthen enforcement while emphasising the need for prompt disposal of pending food adulteration cases. Advt Advt During the review, Rao assessed efforts being undertaken under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 to prevent adulteration, including pending legal cases, manpower deployment, and other critical importance of concluding adjudication within 90 days of the first hearing of the case, as mandated by the FSS Act 2006 was also discussed in the meeting. The meeting was attended by Additional District Magistrates of various districts who are responsible and appointed as adjudication officers for handling food adulteration related CEO took stock of the vacant Food Safety Officer (FSO) positions in the state and advised that these be filled at the Food Safety Commissioner of Rajasthan, H. Guite, presented a detailed overview of food safety operations and upcoming food safety campaigns, particularly during the festive season and shared progress executive director of Regulatory Compliance Division, Satyen Kumar Panda and director, Rakesh Kumar, also addressed the meeting and shared strategic guidance for effective enforcement of the FSS Act 2006. The meeting was attended by Chief Medical and Health Officers, all Food Safety Officers who attended online and offline from various districts, along with other senior meeting concluded with a unified resolve by both central and state authorities to strengthen collaboration, enhance regulatory enforcement and food safety compliance throughout the state. By , ETHospitalityWorld Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETHospitalityWorld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETHospitalityWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
FSSAI wants faster establishment of food safety lab in Bikaner
Jaipur: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ( FSSAI ) Wednesday stressed the need to speed up the establishment of a food safety laboratory in Bikaner and assured FSSAI's support for this purpose. FSSAI chief executive officer G Kamala Vardhana Rao held a meeting with health department officials in Jaipur. He appreciated the efforts of the state govt in promoting food safety and combating food adulteration. He also directed officials to ensure continuous monitoring to strengthen enforcement while emphasising the need for the prompt disposal of pending food adulteration cases. "Samples of commonly consumed food items such as ghee, milk, paneer, and spices should be collected regularly, and the related cases must be disposed of promptly," said Rao while addressing state food safety officials during a state review meeting held in Jaipur. During the review, Rao said FSSAI assessed efforts being undertaken under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006, to prevent adulteration, including pending legal cases, manpower deployment, and other critical aspects. The importance of concluding adjudication within 90 days of the first hearing of the case, as mandated by the FSS Act 2006, was also discussed in the meeting. The meeting was attended by additional district magistrates of various districts who are responsible and appointed as adjudication officers for handling food adulteration-related cases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The CEO took stock of the vacant food safety officer (FSO) positions in the state and advised that these be filled at the earliest. The state's food safety commissioner, H Guite, presented a detailed overview of food safety operations and upcoming food safety campaigns, particularly during the festive season, and shared progress updates.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
FSSAI warns e-commerce platforms over food safety lapses
AI-generated representative image MUMBAI: Food regulator FSSAI warned e-commerce platforms of "severe action" if they fail to comply with food safety protocols. In a meeting on Tuesday with companies, CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao directed platforms to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers, and other relevant information with the authority to ensure transparency and compliance. They were also asked to "prominently display" their FSSAI licence number on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers. "The focus of the meeting was to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices throughout the entire e-commerce food supply chain. A key emphasis was also placed on the necessity for e-commerce entities to disclose comprehensive details of all warehouses and storage facilities linked to their operations on the FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) portal," FSSAI said in a statement. The possibility of displaying the date of expiry/use by for food products at the consumer interface was also discussed. The development comes at a time when quick commerce platforms have come under scrutiny over food safety violations. Last month, the Maharashtra Food & Drug Administration (FDA) department suspended food business licenses of Zepto's Dharavi dark store and another managed by Blinkit in Pune's Balewadi area over food safety lapses and regulatory non-compliance. The licences were reinstated following inspection by authorities and adherence to compliance by the platforms. Several brands have started tightening their terms of contract with platforms and are renegotiating clauses related to storage, handling, and hygiene with them following the instances, TOI had reported. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
FSSAI reinforces stringent food safety norms for e-commerce platforms across India
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reinforced stringent food safety norms for e-commerce platforms, emphasizing the importance of compliance with food safety protocols. G Kamala Vardhana Rao, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the FSSAI warned representatives of leading e-Commerce platforms in a meeting on Tuesday to regulate the dynamic landscape of food delivery and uphold the highest standards of food safety for Indian consumers. He said that any non-compliance with food safety protocols will be viewed with utmost seriousness, potentially leading to severe action. 70 representatives from leading e-commerce platforms participated in the meeting held at FSSAI headquarters in New Delhi. The CEO underscored the critical importance of food safety in the rapidly expanding e-commerce marketplace. The focus of the meeting was to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices throughout the entire e-commerce food supply chain. During the deliberations, the FSSAI CEO issued several crucial directives to the e-commerce platforms. He directed all e-commerce entities to prominently display their FSSAI License/Registration numbers on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers. They were also asked to display information regarding the Food Safety Connect App on all consumer-facing documents. A key emphasis was also placed on the necessity for e-commerce entities to disclose comprehensive details of all warehouses and storage facilities linked to their operations on the FoSCoS portal. The possibility of displaying the 'Date of Expiry/Use By' for food products at the consumer interface was also discussed. The CEO of FSSAI instructed all e-commerce platforms to maintain strict adherence to hygiene and food safety protocols across all their warehouses and storage facilities, ensuring that photographs of these facilities are regularly uploaded to the FoSCoS portal. It was further mandated that all food handlers involved in the process, including e-commerce personnel, must undergo compulsory FSSAI FoSTaC (Food Safety Training & Certification) training in hygiene protocols. Platforms are required to share their training plans and timelines with FSSAI. Platforms are expected to meticulously follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules stipulated under the FSS Act. The necessity for all warehouses associated with e-commerce operations to be duly registered or licensed by FSSAI was strongly reiterated. Additionally, e-commerce platforms were directed to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers, and other relevant information with the FSSAI, thereby ensuring enhanced transparency and compliance. The FSSAI emphasised that food safety is a collective responsibility, and every entity involved in the supply chain, from manufacturing to home delivery, is liable for compliance. A collaborative approach is essential to ensure the entire process is extremely safe for consumers. The FSSAI remains steadfast in its commitment to guaranteeing that consumers receive safe and healthy food products, irrespective of whether their purchases are made through traditional retail channels or modern e-commerce platforms. This significant meeting marks FSSAI's proactive and decisive approach to regulating the dynamic landscape of food delivery, ensuring that all e-commerce players uphold the highest standards of food safety for the well-being and trust of Indian consumers. (ANI)
New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
FSSAI warns stringent action against e-commerce platforms violating food safety protocols
NEW DELHI: The FSSAI on Tuesday warned all e-commerce platforms to ensure stringent food safety and hygiene protocols or face action. The warning was issued at a meeting chaired by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) G Kamala Vardhana Rao. The meeting, which was held to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices throughout the e-commerce food supply chain, was attended by more than 70 representatives of leading e-commerce platforms. Emphasising that food safety is of paramount importance, the CEO told the representatives of these platforms that any non-compliance with food safety protocols will be viewed with utmost seriousness, potentially leading to severe action. He also underscored the critical importance of food safety in the rapidly expanding e-commerce marketplace. During the deliberations, the CEO issued several crucial directives to the e-commerce platforms. He directed them to prominently display their FSSAI License/Registration numbers on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers. They were also asked to display information regarding the Food Safety Connect App on all consumer facing documents.
