Maggi has also come on the radar of US Food and Drug Administration.
Patanjali, however, strongly denied FSSAI's claims and insisted that it has licence for Pasta, under which noodles falls, as per the regulator's classification.
Apart from Maggi noodles, many other products can be tested for health issues.
In a bid to reduce the risk of heart ailments from intake of trans fat (TFA) packaged foods, the government is mulling a cap of 10 per cent on TFA in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, an autonomous statutory body administered by the ministry of health and family welfare, has come up with a draft on this that it has presented to the stakeholders. It plans to introduce the cap by January 2010.
The serious glitches in the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill.
The manhunt for the terrorists responsible for the ambush in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, which resulted in the tragic death of five army personnel, has led to the detention of a truck driver and 50 others for questioning, officials said on Wednesday.
The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.
We are surrounded by food that is contaminated, adulterated and does not meet Indian safety and packaging standards, says Abheet Singh Sethi/IndiaSpend.com.
Lack of clarity on whether manufacturing bans in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal, Goa and Karnataka still in place
The court was hearing a petition filed by Nestle India.
Ash content is now allowed up to 1%, the new notification has proposed to increase it to 2% for seasonings or tastemakers.
FSSAI to remove potassium bromate from food additives list
Regulator's to-do list includes guidelines on traceability mechanism, food recall portal.
If the actress fails to respond to the notice within the stipulated time frame, a case could be registered against her, Food Security Officer Mahimanand Joshi said.
Rescue work at the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand was virtually on hold Sunday as the agencies involved in the effort set themselves up for the next stage -- adopting multiple approaches to reach the 41 men trapped inside for a week.
The deputy commissioner said that the administration has made preparation for people on the occasion of Bakrid.
Maggi ban: SC orders fresh testing at Mysore lab.
Nestle now has less than two weeks to convince the regulator why product approval for its noodles should not be withdrawn
While FSSAI announced it would ban bromates in breads, it proposes to allow the very same in drinking water
Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Authority (FDA) says it has found excess lead in the Yippee noodles of domestic giant ITC.
"The decision came after the cabin crew reported disruptive conduct on board, specifically a dispute between a husband and wife," sources told ANI.
"The new food supply pipeline has also made it easier to supply better food in larger quantities to them, which is a good thing. Otherwise the situation remains the same," said Negi, who spoke to his brother.
Nestle relaunched its instant noodles Maggi in the country after satisfying the conditions laid down by the High Court.
Nestle on Monday started a market rollout of Maggi noodles.
The sources said the aircraft was allotted a remote bay C-33 instead of a Contact Stand, an aircraft parking stand that is suitable for walking passengers to and from an aircraft from an allocated boarding gate. This further added to passenger woes and deprived them the opportunity to avail basic facilities like rest rooms and refreshments at the terminal, they added.
Patanjali Ayurved spokesman said, "Our present commercial is based on facts and research."
Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.
Many countries found Maggi noodles to be safe for consumption.
A massive fire that ripped through a seven-storey shopping mall in Dhaka overnight killed at least 46 people and injured 22 others, the government said on Friday, in one of the worst infernos to hit Bangladesh in recent years.
Singapore says it will suspend importing noodles from India after the MSG controversy came up last week.
60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!
The development is significant for Nestle since arguments in the Bombay High Court over testing and sampling went in the company's favour, too.
Experts believe market launches can now happen seamlessly and quickly if FSSAI is removed from the process.
Test reports from UP food regulator started the controversy.
The ash content in Maggi Masala was found to be 1.85 per cent, which is higher than the permissible limit of one per cent.
Out of total 5,842 registered water packaging units, 1,495 units have both BIS and FSSAI licences, while 4,347 units have only BIS certification.
Nestl India is preparing a blueprint for a possible relaunch.
Celebrities endorsing Maggi can face action If Maggi is tested of high content of MSG.
Reputed brands must learn few lessons from the ongoing Maggi controversy.
Parle Agro, which sells beverages such as Frooti in small tetra packs, has already started importing paper straws. Dabur India, which sells its fruit juices in tetra packs under the brand Real, is also considering importing paper straws.
