Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine, emphasizes the integral relationship between Aahara (food) and Swasthaya (overall health). This holistic approach views food as a powerful tool for both prevention and healing, where the qualities of food are carefully matched to the individual’s Prakriti (constitution), Vikriti (diseased state of body), and Ritu (the prevailing environmental factors). […]

FDA is committed to reducing lead in food.  FDA’s Closer to Zero initiative is a science-based, iterative approach to decreasing toxic elements, including lead, in foods over time, including by setting action levels. The purpose of this guidance is to provide information to industry on the action levels for lead in processed food intended for babies and […]

Considering the growth of e-commerce in the Food Sector, compliance by e-commerce food business operators becomes crucial for ensuring the safety, quality, and authenticity of food products being sold online. Compliance also fosters transparency and trust, ensuring that customers receive safe and accurately represented products. By adhering to regulatory requirements, e-commerce platforms contribute to the […]

Recognition of Auditing Agency: Criteria for granting recognition to auditing agencies. – Food Authority may, for the purpose of carrying out food safety audit, grant recognition to auditing agencies which conform to the following criteria, namely: – it is established or registered in accordance with the law for the time being in time; it holds […]

About Hygiene Rating: FSSAI Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is an online, transparent scoring and rating process which aims to allow consumers to make informed choices about the places where they eat out & through these choices, encourage businesses to improve their hygiene standards & thus reduce the incidence of food-borne illness. This Hygiene rating concept […]