More than sixty scientists in the fields of nutrition and public health from seventeen countries, including researchers from Harvard, Johns Hopkins University, and Oxford, expressed support for the mandatory warning labels introduced by India for packaged foods and beverages with high levels of nutrients that pose health risks. Furthermore, the experts called on FSSAI to strengthen the existing system.
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FSSAI ordered recall of two food products due to non-compliance with standards
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order to recall two types of food products after testing revealed their non-compliance with established standards.
The recall orders concern the coriander powder 'Shalimar's Chef - Coriander Powder', manufactured by M/s Nilgiri Oil & Allied Industries, as well as 'Carrageenan', produced by M/s Aquagri Processing Pvt Ltd.
The sample of coriander powder was found unsatisfactory regarding pesticide residues. Subsequent testing confirmed that the sample did not meet the requirements and was deemed 'unsafe' under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.
The sample of carrageenan was also found unsatisfactory due to food additives and did not meet standards. The laboratory reported that this sample is 'unsafe'. Both companies have been instructed to withdraw the products from the market in accordance with the Food Recalls Procedure Regulations of 2017.
FSSAI begins inspection of CG Foods due to unsafe product handling
The food safety regulatory body, FSSAI, has initiated mandatory measures against CG Foods India Pvt Ltd, the manufacturer of Wai-Wai noodles, due to unsafe production processes, illegal manufacturing of bhujji, and the use of outdated packaging. This was reported by FSSAI in a post on the social media platform X.
The inspection was conducted at the company's facility in Roopangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan, to verify compliance with production and hygiene standards. During the inspection, the regulator discovered that broken noodles collected from the floor were being reprocessed into bhujji products without heat treatment, and packaging with expired dates was also in use.
FSSAI stated in its message that 'The illegal production of Wai-Wai MaMa and Wai-Wai Mama Punte bhujji variants is a direct violation of Section 31(1) of the Food Safety Act 2006.' Furthermore, 1925 boxes of expired ready-to-eat products were found and detained, and strict legal proceedings have been initiated against the Food Business Operator (FBO).
The Food Business Operator was directed to cease the production of vegetarian bhujji snacks without proper permissions and measures. FSSAI also announced that further regulatory action will be taken based on the results of laboratory analysis and inspections in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act and Standards of 2006.