Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Food Ministry counters Congress, says fortified rice safe

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Food Ministry counters Congress, says fortified rice safe

The Ministry said rice fortification has been adopted by seven countries, including the U.S., since 1958. | Photo Credit: V. Raju The Union Food Ministry, on Friday, countered the Opposition Congress’s allegation that the distribution of fortified rice through fair price shops is being done despite multiple warnings by experts and institutions such as NITI … Read more

Health Minister releases State Food Safety Index, says Centre committed to health security

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Health Minister releases State Food Safety Index, says Centre committed to health security

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has released the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) State Food Safety Index to measure the performance of states across five parameters. He also felicitated the winning state/Union Territory based on the rankings for 2021-22. Tamil Nadu topped the list among large states. “Among the smaller states, Goa … Read more