The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) advises against wrapping food items in newspapers. The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has advised consumers and food suppliers across the country to cease using newspapers for packaging, serving, and storing goods. The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has raised concerns about the practice of wrapping many food items fried in oil with newspapers.
The ink used in newspapers contains various bioactive substances that can have adverse effects on health, as they can contaminate food. The ink found in newspapers contains a variety of bioactive substances that can have detrimental effects on one’s health, particularly when it contaminates food. Consuming such foods can result in health issues. Printing inks may contain chemicals like lead and heavy metals. The FSSAI has stated that these substances can potentially leach into food and lead to significant health issues over time.
In accordance with the Food Safety and Regulation Order of 2018, the use of newspapers for wrapping and storing food items was explicitly prohibited. FSSAI also emphasized that traders should responsibly package and serve food items, taking into consideration the well-being of consumers.
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