Page 4 - Food Safety
Do Thomas Malthus's words still hold water?
If the Ukraine-war doesn't end soon, we may witness food crises in parts of the world. So, do we need another green revolution to boost food production and save us from Thomas Malthus's prophesy?
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FSSAI budget for 2022-23 lower than 2019-20 allocation
Twelve of the 36 states/UTs had fewer food safety officers in 2018-19 compared to 2014-15, shows data
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Best of BS Opinion: Peering into 2021, the nature of food, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Peering into 2021, the nature of food, and more")
The nature of food
Since the release of our investigation into the adulteration of honey, we have received textbook responses - possibly what is discussed and taught in business schools across the world, writes Narain
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Best of BS Opinion: Malnutrition among children, Brexit deal, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Malnutrition among children, Brexit deal, and more")
Bitter Marico-Dabur war over honey adulteration offers food for thought
When the issue concerns people's health, it's more than just a clash of brands, says experts
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Pure controversy
CSE's report on honey points to the need for better standards
In pics: Are you washing fruits, veggies right? Check out FSSAI guidelines
Wash, wash and wash before you cook: that's what the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recommends.
 "In pics: Are you washing fruits, veggies right? Check out FSSAI guidelines")
Two Acts, one mandi, zero food safety
Indian mandis remain filthy because the Food Safety and Standards Act and the APMC Act share an intersection, but not an interaction, with each other
Food businesses barred from using recycled plastic, newspaper for packaging
FSSAI says businesses have new regulations will raise standards for safety and have to be followed by July 1.
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Foodpanda, Zomato, Swiggy, 7 others delist over 5,000 unsafe food joints
On July 20, FSSAI directed the 10 food aggregators to debar the non-FSSAI licensed/registered food operators and ensure compliance of food safety rules and regulations
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FSSAI ropes in US-based Decernis for online access to global food standards
Tie up will help FSSAI to access database of over 70,000 standards from over 170 countries
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FSSAI needs to focus on food safety: Parliamentary panel
Says funds are being underutilised by FSSAI
 "FSSAI needs to focus on food safety: Parliamentary panel")
Merck buys food safety testing specialist BioControl
The deal will enable Merck to offer complete workflow solutions for food pathogen testing
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