In the backdrop of Nestle’s Maggi fiasco, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed testing of other noodles, macaroni and pasta brands like The food safety regulator has also called for testing of four variants of "Maggi Nutilicious Pazzta with tastemakers".
"Various test results on Maggi and some other similar products have raised serious health concerns. In view of the same, it would be advisable to draw regulatory samples for similar products for which product approvals have been granted by the FSSAI...These samples should be sent to the authorised labs for testing," FSSAI
CEO YS Malik said in letter to Commissioners of Food Safety in all states and Union Territories.
The FSSAI has ordered Nestle India, ITC, Indo Nissin Food Ltd, GSK Consumer Healthcare, CG Foods India, Ruchi International and AA Nutrition Ltd for testing their products.
CG Foods CEO GP Sah told news agency PTI, "Our brands meet all regulatory standards as listed by Food Safety and Standard Authority of India. We are not closed to any tests and will cooperate with authorities if required."
It seems that the FSSAI is cracking a whip on all instant food makers after tests showed Maggi containing Mono Sodium Glutamate and excess lead.
FSSAI has banned all variants of Maggi noodles terming them as "unsafe and hazardous" for human consumption.
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