FSSAI-okayed laboratory finds Maggi noodles safe

In a major boost to Nestle India, FSSAI-pproved laboratory of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) has found Maggi noodles to be in compliance with the country's food safety standards.CFTRI had tested five samples sent by Goa Food and Drug Administration(FDA)when Maggi was banned in June in the wake of findings in UP and other states that the instant noodles brand had lead levels beyond permissible limits.

“CFTRI finding shows that samples are in compliance with the food safety standards as per the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011,’’ Goa FDA Director Salim A Veljee told PTI. Goa FDA had sent the Maggi noodles samples to Mysore-based CFTRI for retesting of the safety of instant noodles.