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India needs to shift towards sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable alternatives: Minister
New Delhi, April 17: India needs to shift towards sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable alternatives, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav.
Top financial watchdog vows to push ahead with capital market initiatives
Seoul, April 15: The head of South Korea's financial watchdog has vowed to push ahead with a series of steps to boost fairness and transparency in the capital markets, as well as shareholder value, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said on Tuesday.
Health experts welcome SC's decision for mandatory nutritional labels on packaged foods
New Delhi, April 11: Health experts on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to make nutritional labels on packaged foods mandatory.
SC sets deadline for Centre to mandate warning labels on packaged food
New Delhi, April 9: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set a three-month deadline for the Central government to come up with fresh amendments in India's food safety regulations to ensure that warning labels are attached to food wrappers.
Centre cracks down on Rs 206.6 crore worth substandard imports of goods
New Delhi, April 1: The government on Tuesday said that a total of 206 cases against import of substandard goods, valued at Rs 206.62 crore, have been booked in FY25 (till February) by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Customs field formations under Customs Act, 1962.
Indian Surgeon Dr S Raja Sabapathy takes over Presidency of International Hand Surgery Federation
Coimbatore, March 30: Dr S Raja Sabapathy, chairman of the Department of Plastic, Hand, and Microsurgery and Director of Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, took over the Presidency of the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFSSH) on 28 March. He took over at the closing ceremony of the Federation's triennial congress in Washington, DC, USA.
South Korea to fully lift short selling ban this week
Seoul, March 30: South Korea is set to fully lift the ban on stock short selling this week for the first time in five years, and shipbuilders, steelmakers and battery makers will likely be the targets of such trading practices, according to market watchers on Sunday.
Watchdog requests revision of Hanwha Aerospace's $2.5 bn stock sale plan
Seoul, March 27: South Korea's financial regulator on Thursday asked Hanwha Aerospace to submit a revised filing over its plan to raise 3.6 trillion won (US$2.5 billion) in capital through a stock sale, citing insufficient information for investors.
100 new Food Testing Labs to be established with support from Ministry of Food Processing Industries: Ravneet Singh Bittu
Bathinda, March 22: In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday announced that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will financially support the establishment of 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across India in the financial year 2025-26.
Centre to establish 100 new food testing labs in FY26
New Delhi, March 22: In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, the government on Saturday announced to establish 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across the country in the financial year 2025-26.
FSSAI deployed 285 Food Safety on Wheels to check adulteration: Minister
New Delhi, March 21: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has deployed 285 Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) to check adulteration in food items in 35 states and Union Territories, the Parliament was told on Friday.
Uttarakhand intensifies food safety measures on Char Dham Yatra routes
Dehradun, March 20: The Uttarakhand government has intensified its actions against food adulteration and launched a cleanliness campaign along the Char Dham Yatra routes to ensure clean, safe, and high-quality food for pilgrims and the general public, said R Rajesh Kumar, Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, on Thursday.
Rajasthan ranks 1st in the country in taking action against food adulteration: Minister
Jaipur, March 20: Rajasthan Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar on Thursday said that his state ranks first in the country in taking action against food adulteration.
Food wastage: India fares better than global annual average of 79 per kg per capita
New Delhi, March 13: As per United Nations Environment Programme Food Waste Index Report 2024, the estimated food wastage in India in 2022 is 55 kg/capita/year which is significantly lower than the global average of 79 kg/capita/year, shows official data.
S. Korean watchdog imposes $55 million fines over illegal stock short selling
Seoul, March 12: South Korea's financial watchdog said on Wednesday it has imposed over 80 billion won ($55 million) in fines on global investors over illegal short selling, with the country set to lift its temporary ban on the stock trading practice at the end of this month.
FSSAI directs states to step up food safety checks on dairy analogues
New Delhi, March 11: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to step up surveillance on Dairy Analogues throughout March, keeping in view the ongoing festive season.
Illegal short selling: South Korean watchdog levies over $41 mn in fines in 2 years
Seoul, March 4: South Korea's financial watchdog has imposed over 60 billion won ($41 million) in fines on global and local investors over illegal short selling over the past two years, data showed on Tuesday, with the country set to lift its temporary ban on the stock trading practice at the end of this month.
FSSAI asks Karnataka to submit report on use of plastic sheets for steaming idli in restaurants
New Delhi, March 2: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked Karnataka to submit a report on the practice of some of the food joints using plastic sheets while preparing idli, officials said on Saturday.
UK Ministers announce 17 new deals to strengthen UK-India economic partnership
New Delhi, February 26: In a major push to bolster economic ties between the UK and India, UK Ministers have announced 17 new export and investment deals during their visit to India this week, a press release added on Wednesday.
South Korean watchdog seeks to block 1,428 websites over alleged investment scams
Seoul, Feb 23: South Korea's financial watchdog said on Sunday it has requested authorities to block access to 1,428 websites and online posts accused of facilitating illegal financial investment schemes.
IPOs in South Korea rise over 16 pc in 2024
Seoul, Feb 18: The initial public offerings (IPOs) in South Korea rose over 16 percent in 2024 from a year earlier despite uncertainties, data showed on Tuesday.
Health Ministry urges stricter monitoring of pesticide residues in food
New Delhi, Feb 13: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav on Thursday called for a nationwide strategy for stricter monitoring of pesticide residues in food.
POSHAN Abhiyaan, FSSAI's Eat Right School educating children on healthy choices: Experts
New Delhi, Feb 10: Amid concerns about unhealthy food habits and the consequent rise in diseases like diabetes and hypertension in India, public health experts on Monday said that the government's POSHAN Abhiyaan and FSSAI's Eat Right School initiative is educating children about the importance of balanced diets and sustainable eating practices.
Tamil Nadu: Nine people fell ill after consuming grilled chicken in Madurai
Madurai, February 6: Nine people reportedly fell ill after consuming grilled chicken at a restaurant at Chinnakadai Street, Sholavandan in Madurai.
FSSAI stresses upon increasing inspections of high-risk food establishments
New Delhi, January 22: G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of FSSAI on Wednesday stressed upon increasing the inspections of high-risk food establishments and periodical review of food testing laboratories in Tamil Nadu in a meeting with Lalvena, IAS, Principal Secretary and Food Safety Commissioner, Tamil Nadu, as per a release.
Mahakumbh 2025: FSSAI enforces strict measures to ensure safe food for devotees
New Delhi, Jan 19: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has enforced robust measures on a large scale to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for millions of devotees, at the Maha Kumbh 2025 underway in Prayagraj, according to a statement issued by the Health Ministry on Sunday.
Vijayawada railway station bags five-star 'Eat Right Station' certification
Vijayawada, January 17: In yet another milestone by the Division, Vijayawada Railway Station bagged the prestigious Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)' 'Eat Right Station' Certification for implementing the best hygienic and safe food practices in service to esteemed passengers.