News for 'food-standards-agency'

UK food regulator gives clean chit to Maggi

UK food regulator gives clean chit to Maggi

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Nestle India currently exports Maggi noodles to Canada, UK, Singapore and Kenya and to third parties in the US, Australia and New Zealand

'Fat tax' could be levied on junk food!

'Fat tax' could be levied on junk food!

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The British government may levy "fat tax" on junk food and sugary drinks in a bid to reduce obesity among consumers and reduce fiscal deficit, a media report said.

The biggest health myths busted

The biggest health myths busted

Rediff.com29 May 2009

If you believe that pregnant women are supposed to eat for two or sugar makes children hyperactive, better think again because these are just two of the countless health myths followed since generations. Scientists have debunked the biggest health myths that have existed until now.

EU reports Basmati adulteration

EU reports Basmati adulteration

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

The European Union including the United Kingdom has expressed concern over alleged adulteration of Basmati, the world's costliest rice, imported into the region and undertaken its own research to make quality assessments.

Carcinogenic dye in 3 Indian chilli brands

Carcinogenic dye in 3 Indian chilli brands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

A total of 359 food products have been taken off shop shelves in Britain after they were found contaminated with an illegal food dye.

Minister blames regulator for inducing 'fear' in food industry

Minister blames regulator for inducing 'fear' in food industry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The UK Food Standards Agency had asked for test reports from India.

Cost of destroying Maggi packets? Rs 20 crore only!

Cost of destroying Maggi packets? Rs 20 crore only!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Nestle India has tied up with five cement manufacturing units.

Does India's food regulator remind us of the 'inspector raj'?

Does India's food regulator remind us of the 'inspector raj'?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Regulator's nod assumed more importance after the Maggi issue.