Maggi banned in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Food and Drug Minister Girish Bapat has announced a ban on the sale of Maggi with effect from today after lab tests proved presence of lead above the permissible level in the samples tested.
Food Safety Authority (FDA)
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Scientific opinion on the assessment of potential impacts of genetically modified plants on non-target organisms
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published scientific opinions on environmental risk assessments of GMO plants and the assessment of potential impacts of GM plants on non-target organisms. The documents will serve as basis for discussions between the EU Commission, member States and stakeholders on the further development and updating of environmental guidance with regard to GMOs.
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Ethaphon declared safe for ripening bananas
LUCKNOW: In what could come as a major relief to banana traders in the state, the Centre has finally cleared the air on which chemicals qualify as `safe' for artificially ripening bananas. With this, nearly 1,800 tonnes of bananas could find safe passage into the state every day. In Lucknow alone, an average of 20 trucks over 240 tonne containing bananas are off loaded daily.
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Ripening row: UP not to follow Centre's diktat
<br /><br /><br /><br />LUCKNOW: In the fierce tussle over who shall have the overriding powers to decide
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FDA to issue notices against municipal com of 27 districts
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Maha FDA takes Complan to court over tall claim
Mumbai: Maharashtra
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Soon, stricter norms for energy drinks
New Delhi: Soon, there will be strict standards for energy drinks like Red Bull, which are fast catching the fancy of youth for fighting fatigue
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FDA seizes energy drinks worth more than Rs1 crore
Mumbai: In a clear violation of a 2008 amendment to the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act banning energy drinks with caffeine content more than 145 parts per million (ppm), the import and distribution of these drinks continues unabated.
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FDA warning puts doctors on alert on diabetes drug
A commonly used drug to treat Type II diabetes, Byetta, has come under the scanner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which says that it causes kidney problems including kidney failure in patients.
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FDA halves grace period for erring pharma firms
Khomba Singh NEW DELHI FROM Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will halve the grace period it extends to drug makers globally who are found wanting in maintaining production standards and fast track actions against violators and exoneration of those who take prompt corrective measures.
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Energy drink guzzlers, do read the fine print on the can
Mumbai: Watch out before you take the next swig of your favourite canned energy drink. You may be gulping down more caffeine than what is approved.