New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI has proposed new standards for frozen vegetables and processed fruit products, including commonly used canned tomatoes, frozen peas and jams. In a draft regulation, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has invited suggestions from all stakeholders. In this, we have drafted quality norms for commonly used frozen vegetables and fruit products,” FSSAI CEO Pawan Agarwal told PTI. The idea of launching the 10 new initiatives is to create “a culture of food safety” in the country. Similarly, for schools, it will prepare a negative list of high fat, sugar and salt foods (commonly referred to as junk food), seeking to ensure food safety and nutrition.

Source: Mint August 28, 2016 17:03 UTC