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Subsidised rice can be returned over quality issues: FCS&CA

Javid Sofi Pulwama, July 29: Authorities from the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department in Pulwama district have urged consumers facing quality issues with subsidised food grains to avail the return and replacement facility at their respective fair price shops. Assistant Director FCS&CA Pulwama, Tajamul Yusuf, told Rising Kashmir that all Tehsil Supply […]

Climate Change And The Rising Threat Of Arsenic In Rice – Analysis

By Observer Research Foundation, By Shoba Suri and Tanya Verma According to recent reports, arsenic has been detected in all samples of rice in the United States (US), with over a quarter exceeding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food safety guidelines. Thus, it becomes imperative to mention that climate change is impacting not only […]

Rationale Vs Hurdles: India’s Fortified Rice Initiative.

The initiative aims to provide fortified rice containing essential micronutrients like iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 through ration shops, mid-day meals, and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) schemes In October 2024, PM Narendra Modi chaired a cabinet meeting approving the continuation of free fortified rice distribution under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana […]

India rejects food shipments from China Sri Lanka Bangladesh Japan and Turkey over safety concerns

https://fira.fssai.gov.in NEW DELHI: India, which imports food from over 100 countries, has rejected multiple food consignments from China, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, and Turkey this year due to safety concerns and non-compliance with its food standards. The country’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken a firm stance to ensure the safety […]

Scientific evidence supports consumption of fortified rice: Food Min

By Daily Excelsior NEW DELHI, Oct 17 : The food ministry on Thursday said scientific evidence suggests that the consumption of fortified rice is safe for all, including people suffering from haemoglobinopathies like thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia. Earlier this month, the government decided to continue the supply of free fortified rice under the food […]

FSSAI convenes meeting of Rice Millers and Fortified Rice Kernel manufacturers aimed at strengthening Food Safety Standards and Compliance with Fortification

Rajesh Dhami, Food technology News The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a significant meeting with stakeholders from the Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) manufacturing sector and rice millers in Hyderabad, today. The meeting was chaired by CEO Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, with special guests including Sri D.S. Chauhan, Commissioner & Principal […]

FSSAI hosts meeting for rice millers and fortified rice kernel manufacturers to enhance food safety standards

The meeting fostered interaction between dignitaries and stakeholders to discuss challenges faced in manufacturing, quality control, storage, and testing FoodTechBiz Desk The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a significant meeting with stakeholders from the Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) manufacturing sector and rice millers in Hyderabad. The meeting was chaired by chief […]