Sep 7, 2017
Nestle sets up first food safety institute in India at Manesar
Nestle’s first food safety institute in India has come up two years after the Maggi ban
Nestle already runs food safety institutes in China and Lausanne,
Manesar: More than two years since the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banned Nestle India Ltd’s Maggi instant noodles over health and safety worries, the new FSSAI CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal on Wednesday inaugurated the Nestle Food Safety Institute that will provide guidance and training on food safety.
“This partnership is very well thought strategy. Nestle Food Safety Institute will conduct training programmes, on food safety management systems, testing methods and regulatory standards. Partnerships with private parties on food safety and standards are an imperative for FSSAI. This is our effort to implement a first world regulatory ecosystem in India,” said Agarwal.
The FSSAI has been working with Nestle India for setting up the institute at Manesar, where Nestle has its research and development centre, for the past seven months.
While this is the first such institute in India, Nestle already runs a similar institute each in China and Lausanne, Switzerland.
“Nestle can also help with its global expertise in areas of food science, which will help FSSAI in taking informed decisions while formulating regulations,” said Suresh Narayanan.
“Milestones are reached by companies at certain stages. For me this (opening up of the institute with FSSAI’s support) is a milestone for me and it reflects commitment of Nestle in India,” added Narayanan.
Nestle India, which launched 43 products after the Maggi crisis, is looking at consolidating its portfolio over the next 18-24 months. “Now we are in the process to see what is working and what is not working. We cannot support so many products going forward. What you need to do is to prioritise on what you need to focus on, and that core exercise is happening,” said Narayanan.
The company will focus on increasing penetration to ensure volume-led growth, he added.
Nestle launches Food Safety Institute in India in association with FSSAI
The NFSI India laboratory is equipped with high-end analytical technology and is an integral part of the globa... Read More
GURGAON: Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Nestle Indiainaugurated the first Nestle Food Safety Institute (NFSI) in India on Wednesday in Manesar. NFSI will work closely with the Nestle R&D Centre India and Nestle Research Center in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The institute is aimed at building and sharing knowledge through collaborative partnerships for strengthening the food safety environment in India.
"NFSI India will conduct training programs on Food Safety Management Systems, Testing Methods, and Regulatory Standards. We hope this institute will help meet India's growing demand for safe and healthy food.," said Pawan Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
He added that Indian still at nascent age as far food safety and security is concerned and the biggest challenge is to create a demand for safe and hygienic food through awareness so that private organisations start delivering on the safety standards.
Talking about the role of private organisatios in food safety and security, he said, "When it comes to food safety and hygiene, business motives must be kept aside." Nestle India officials also pressed on the same point saying that the institute is not a part for the Nestle India commercial unit but a local interface of Nestle R&D Centre India.
"The food safety environment in India is changing dynamically and so are the consumers. There is an increasing consciousness among them on the quality of food consumed," said Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestle India.
He added that food has a significant influence on our health and there should be collaborative efforts between regulatory bodies and industry for catering to the health and safety of consumers."
The NFSI India laboratory is equipped with high-end analytical technology and is an integral part of the global network of food safety experts at Nestle.
Nestle Research and Development Center India was founded in the year 2012 and is a part of Nestle's global R&D network. Nestle has about 40 R&D and Product Technology Centres worldwide.
Surprise raid by Food Safety Officials, Huge amount of contraband tobacco seized
Port Blair, Sep 06: Continuing the strict action against illegal sale of contraband tobacco products, on 05/09/2017& 06/09/2017 a team of Food Safety Officials lead by the District Food Safety Officer, South Andaman conducted surprise raids in connection with storage and distribution of contraband tobacco products at Aberdeen village, Shadipur, Wimberlygunj and Bambooflat, wherein large quantities of contraband tobacco products were seized fromFood Business Operators (FBOs). The details of the FBOs who premises were inspected, closed and sealed are Shri. Gyanashekhar, R/o Shadipur, Smti. G. Shanti, R/o Phoniex Bay and Shri. K.Jaleel, prop. M/s Hotel Fatima, R/o Wimberlygunj and Smti. S. Marudhachi, R/o Shadipur. All the contraband tobacco items were seized under the appropriate section of the Act and legal proceedings are being initiated against the offenders under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Till now 44 premises have been sealed for the violation.
The Commissioner Food Safety have warned the travelers who are travelling from mainland to Port Blair by Air or by Ship should not carry the contraband tobacco products with them and also warned the Food Business Operators not to store/stock/display or sale any contraband tobacco products in their premises and storage area and if the enforcement staff on their inspection if found any contraband tobacco products, stringent action will be initiated against the errant FBOs including sealing of premises and cancellation of licenses.
All the general public is hereby requested to pass on contraventions found if any on food safety to the Commissioner of Food Safety, A&N Islands at No. 03192-231024/9434280018 or on District Control Room No. 1070 for strict actions against violators.
FDA orders 4 Mapusa food outlets shut
Mapusa: Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on Tuesday inspected four premises in Mapusa and ordered their closure for operating in unhygienic conditions and without a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence.
FDA officials said an inspection was carried out as part of a special drive at Hotel Aflatoon and it was found allegedly operating in unhygienic conditions and without a FSSAI licence. FDA officials said that the food operator was inspected earlier and a notice was issued to shut down. But, the operator did not adhere to FDA directives and continued to operate without a licence. The FDA ordered its closure. As part of the drive, FDA also raised three temporary stalls operating outside kiosks at the Mapusa bus stand. These stalls were found in alleged unhygienic conditions and without FSSAI registration. The temporary units were closed and cleared with help from Mapusa muncipality. The FDA team comprised designated officer Richard Noronha, senior food safety officer Rajiv Korde, food safety officers Atul Dessai, Madhav Kavlekar, and Sujata Shetgaonkar along with staffers Sudhakar Parsekar and Arjun Naik.
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