- FSSAI issues advisory to states clarifying on renewal of expired licences Irum Khan, Mumbai The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory to the states giving clarification on the expiry of licences prior to August 5, 2011, which have been applied for renewal to the concerned authorities.
- FSOs in Madurai and Chennai are discharging duties but not getting paid Our Bureau, Mumbai Ever since they were diverted from the services of the local bodies to the state government in November, it has been a tough time for the newly-appointed food safety officers (FSOs), in Madurai and Chennai corporations.
- Silk production potential of insect pest of cashew identified by KAU team Our Bureau, Mumbai Silk production potential of a minor insect pest of cashew has been identified by Dr Gavas Ragesh and colleagues, scientists of Cashew Research Station, (CRS), Madakkathara, under the Kerala Agriculture University (KAU).
- Feature Quality standards, certification for coconut products Sreekumar Poduval Quality standards and certification systems are of great importance in facilitating both national and international trade. They simplify industrial transactions and improve international trade relations, which in turn create a proper environment for trade, thus promoting industrial development.
- Chandigarh fails to impose fine under FSSA for lack of challan booklets Akshay Kalbag, Mumbai Though the Food Safety & Standards Act (FSSA), 2006, came into force on August 5 last year, the health authorities in Chandigarh are yet to approve a challan booklet for imposing fines on errant vendors under the Act.
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