Health

High time smokeless tobacco was banned

On August 1, 2011 the movement for banning chewing tobacco in India saw a turn in its favour. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a statutory body under the health ministry to handle food-related issues, notified a new regulation called the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. It states under rule 2.3.4 that "product not to contain any substance which may be injurious to health: tobacco and nicotine shall not be used as ingredients in any food products".

Publication Date: 
15/01/2012
Sonal Matharu
Governance Now
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Tobacco, Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI), Legislation, Health Effects, Tobacco Related Cancer, India, Food Process Industry, Health Policy
Agriculture

Subsidies may be Farmed Out via Corporates

ITC, Pepsi et al to deepen rural outreach

Publication Date: 
17/12/2011
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Subsidies, Food Process Industry, Agro-Based Industry, Agriculture, India, Planning Commission

Who will control the green economy?

This new report connects the dots between the climate and oil crises, new technologies and corporate power. It warns that the world’s largest companies are riding the coattails of the “Green Economy” while gearing up for their boldest coup to-date – not just by making strategic acquisitions and tapping new markets, but also by penetrating new industrial sectors.

Publication Date: 
01/12/2011
ETC Group
Tags:
Sustainable Development, Industry, India, Global, Economy, Marine Ecosystems, Biomass, Seeds, Pesticides, Fertiliser Industry, Mining, Forests, Biotechnology, Livestock, Food Process Industry
Agriculture

Farmer Bodies Throw Their Weight Behind Retail FDI

Associations say move would help growers receive a larger share of final selling price and shorten supply chain

Publication Date: 
01/12/2011
Sutanuka Ghosal, Nidhi Nath Srinivas
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Agriculture, Farmers, Agro-Based Industry, Food Process Industry, India, Economy, Food Prices, Food Policy, West Bengal, Unemployment, Horticulture
Agriculture

PM digs in heels, says no FDI rollback:‘Would Bring More Jobs, Help Farmers’

New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday strongly defended his government’s decision to allow 51% foreign direct investment in the multi-brand retail sector saying the move would benefit

Publication Date: 
30/11/2011
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Economy, Agriculture, Food Process Industry, India, Unemployment, Poverty, Farmers, Food Storage
Environment

Food company violates Water Act

During a surprise check by the environmental engineer of Punjab Pollution Control Board, nodal office, Mohali, M/s Shivalik Food (India) Limited, Focal Point, Chanalon, was found discharging its un

Publication Date: 
19/11/2011
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Punjab, Mohali (D), Industrial Pollution, Food Process Industry, Milk, Water Act 1974
Health

Misleading Advertisements Come Under Govt Scanner

The government plans to form an inter-ministerial committee to suggest ways to check misleading advertisements that claim exaggerated benefits like fair skin or full energy, junior food minister K

Publication Date: 
18/11/2011
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Advertising, Health Care, India, Food Process Industry, Information, Ministry Of Food & Civil Supplies
Animal Care

CCI Enters Scene as Milk Prices Spike

Milk retailers might be slapped a hefty fine for spiking prices by 27% over the past 21 months, if India’s competition watchdog finds them guilty of cartelisation.

Publication Date: 
17/11/2011
Economic Times (New Delhi)
Tags:
Milk, Animal Products, Cattle, Animal Care, Food Process Industry
Health

FDA Seeks Beijing's Help Over Food Safety

U.S.

Publication Date: 
04/11/2011
Asian Wall Street Journal (Hong Kong)
Tags:
China, United States Of America (US), Food Safety, Food Process Industry, Health, Exports, Agriculture, Vegetables, Fruit Juice Industry, Toxins, Europe, Australia
Health

Junk food makers move HC

The All-India Food Processors Association (AIFPA) today approached the Delhi High Court, pleading that the court should hear them before passing any final order on a petition that seeks ban on carb

Publication Date: 
03/11/2011
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
High Court, Fast Foods, Food Process Industry, NGO, Advertising, Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954, Food Adulteration, Soft Drinks, Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)

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