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More caffeine in energy drinks

February 22, 2013
Energy drinks are common amongst today’s youth, be it for extra alertness during long study hours, overnight drives or while working out and playing a sport. The standard caffeine content in these drinks is 145 parts per …

Most milk supplied in market below quality standards, SC told

October 23, 2012
An overwhelming quantity of milk being supplied in the market, both in pouches and in open cans in retail, does not conform to the quality standards under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Water was the most common adulterant. …

Govt to strengthen food safety in the country

September 22, 2012
The government will further strengthen food safety in the country by introducing standards regulations to bring quality of Indian food items at par with international quality levels, a senior official said Friday. "The new norms …

Rules to curb junk food sale in and around schools on the cards?

August 30, 2012
 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) told the Delhi High Court that a consultant had been tasked to frame guidelines on making available quality and safe food in schools. The FSSAI said this in a status …

Check tobacco promotion, sales: Voluntary group to FSSAI

June 20, 2012
An anti-tobacco voluntary group sought intervention of India's food safety authority to check promotion and sales of tobacco products in the country as part of the public health policy. HRIDAY (Health Related Information …