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November  2023

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

October  2023

MoU will be signed with different ministries and Central Armed Police Forces for promotion of Shree Anna, Secretary, MoHFW and Chairperson, FSSAI announces in Eat Right Summit 2023
CEO, FSSAI addresses the 42 nd CAC Meeting at Pahalgam
India Celebrates 60 Years of Codex: Safeguarding Consumer Health and Fair Food Trade
FSSAI launches the Eat Right Creativity Challenge for Millets (Shree Anna) on the occasion of World Food Day 2023
FSSAI Empowers Students with Food Safety Magic Boxes in Collaboration with National Science Centre
FSSAI clarifies that addition of protein binders is not permitted in milk and milk products

September  2023

FSSAI strongly urges consumers and food vendors to immediately stop using newspaper for packing or serving food items
FSSAI emphasises on compliance of safety and quality of edibles and raw materials ahead of festive season
FSSAI Launches Special Category Provision to Promote Gender Equality in Food Business Sector
FSSAI initiates prosecution against FBOs found violating food safety laws
FSSAI introduces Hindi version of FoSCoS portal to enhance User Experience and Accessibility

August  2023

Press Release - 41ST CAC

July  2023

The Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 shows new direction for transforming the global food regulatory landscape
2-day Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 concludes with a pledge to strengthen food safety systems across the globe
G20 Global Food Regulators Summit being held in New Delhi on 20th and 21st July; being held in India for the first time
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates first-ever Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 in presence of Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Shri Narendra Tomar and Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Govt. of
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]
Inauguration of 6th Nipun Training  Inauguration of 6th Nipun Training[0.06 MB]  [Uploaded on : 14-06-2023]
Nipun प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम का उद्घाटन  Nipun प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम का उद्घाटन[0.11 MB]  [Uploaded on : 14-06-2023]
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya unveils 5th State Food Safety Index on World Food Safety Day
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates National Training Centre for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

May  2023

FSSAI to conduct PAN-India Milk & Milk Products Surveillance 2023 [Uploaded on : 25-05-2023]
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]
Scientific Committee Meeting  Scientific Committee Meeting[0.1 MB]  [Uploaded on : 04-05-2023]
नवगठित वैज्ञानिक समीति की बैठक  नवगठित वैज्ञानिक समीति की बैठक[0.08 MB]  [Uploaded on : 04-05-2023]

April  2023

खाद्य व्यवसाय संचालक द्वारा भ्रामक दावों और विज्ञापनों के खिलाफ एफएसएसएआई की कार्रवाई जारी  खाद्य व्यवसाय संचालक द्वारा भ्रामक दावों और विज्ञापनों के खिलाफ एफएसएसएआई की कार्रवाई जारी[0.06 MB]  [Uploaded on : 01-05-2023]
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]
Press Release dated 01st June 2021 regarding Fortified Milk is critical for boosting Health and Immunity during COVID  Press Release dated 01st June 2021 regarding Fortified Milk is critical for boosting Health and Immunity during COVID[0.46 MB]  [Uploaded on : 01-06-2021]

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]
Press Release dated 08th January 2021 related to Eat Right India Among Top Visionaries for the Food Systems Vision Prize  Press Release dated 08th January 2021 related to Eat Right India Among Top Visionaries for the Food Systems Vision Prize[0.62 MB]  [Uploaded on : 11-01-2021]

December  2020

Press Release dated 15th December 2020 related to Quality Council of India (QCI) Launches Recognition Scheme for Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies  Press Release dated 15th December 2020 related to Quality Council of India (QCI) Launches Recognition Scheme for Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies[0.52 MB]  [Uploaded on : 15-12-2020]
Press Release dated 03rd December 2020 related to FSSAI reviews the issue raised by CSE regarding adulteration in honey samples  Press Release dated 03rd December 2020 related to FSSAI reviews the issue raised by CSE regarding adulteration in honey samples[0.61 MB]  [Uploaded on : 03-12-2020]

November  2020

Press Release related to FSSAI publishes rebuttal to the article published in Dainik Bhaskar on 26th October 2020 regarding Food Safety and Compliance System (FoSCoS)  Press Release related to FSSAI publishes rebuttal to the article published in Dainik Bhaskar on 26th October 2020 regarding Food Safety and Compliance System (FoSCoS)[0.62 MB]  [Uploaded on : 02-11-2020]

October  2020

Press Release dated 22nd October 2020 related to Food Authority Launched a PAN India Surveillance of Khoa  Press Release dated 22nd October 2020 related to Food Authority Launched a PAN India Surveillance of Khoa[0.62 MB]  [Uploaded on : 26-10-2020]
Press Release dated 19th October 2020 related to FSSAI extends Upgraded Food Safety Compliance Platform for Food Businesses to entire country  Press Release dated 19th October 2020 related to FSSAI extends Upgraded Food Safety Compliance Platform for Food Businesses to entire country[0.46 MB]  [Uploaded on : 21-10-2020]
Press Release dated 16th October 2020 related to FSSAI celebrates World Food Day with launch of Eat Right Challenge for Smart Cities and School Children, presided by Honble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare  Press Release dated 16th October 2020 related to FSSAI celebrates World Food Day with launch of Eat Right Challenge for Smart Cities and School Children, presided by Honble Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare[0.25 MB]  [Uploaded on : 16-10-2020]

September  2020

Press Release dated 25th September 2020 regarding Fortification of Edible Oil with Vitamin A and D to be Considered Mandatory  Press Release dated 25th September 2020 regarding Fortification of Edible Oil with Vitamin A and D to be Considered Mandatory[0.65 MB]  [Uploaded on : 26-09-2020]
Press Release dated 08th September 2020 regarding FSSAI Proposes Ten-Point Charter for Food Supplied to School Children  Press Release dated 08th September 2020 regarding FSSAI Proposes Ten-Point Charter for Food Supplied to School Children[0.63 MB]  [Uploaded on : 09-09-2020]

August  2020

Press Release dated 28th August 2020 regarding FSSAI launches drive against Adulteration in the Edible Oil  Press Release dated 28th August 2020 regarding FSSAI launches drive against Adulteration in the Edible Oil[0.61 MB]  [Uploaded on : 28-08-2020]
Press Release dated 19th August 2020 regarding FSSAI announces the Eat Right Challenge to strengthen Food Safety in the States
Press Release dated 07th August 2020 related to MoU between FSSAI and CSIR & announcement of Food Safety Vision Prize by Rockefeller Foundation  Press Release dated 07th August 2020 related to MoU between FSSAI and CSIR & announcement of Food Safety Vision Prize by Rockefeller Foundation[0.7 MB]  [Uploaded on : 07-08-2020]