A1 and A2 Labels on Milk and Milk products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to dairy companies to cease using A1
Capsaicin
Denmark has recently banned noodles with high capsaicin content due to its potential to cause sweating, nausea, and gastrointestinal discomfort,
Golden Rice of Philippines | UPSC
The Philippines has recently revoked biosafety permits for the commercial propagation of genetically modified (GM) golden rice and Bt eggplant,
Sale of mother’s milk is denied by FSSAI
Mother’s milk commercialization is not permitted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), as stated in the
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) testing
The Spices Board of India has recently mandated testing for Ethylene Oxide (ETO) for all spices exported to Hong Kong
Bisphenol A
Negotiations are underway under the guidance of UNEP to address plastic pollution and the use of harmful chemicals like Bisphenol
International Year of Millets 2023: Closing Ceremony | UPSC
International Year of Millets 2023, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), concluded with a grand closing ceremony at
Cassava (tapioca)
Cassava, also known as tapioca, has prompted the ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) to issue an advisory following a