Editorial Team

510 kg of Contaminated Pickles Seized in Tamil Nadu Food Safety Raid 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 8, 2026
Food safety officials have seized 510 kg of contaminated pickles and sealed an unauthorised pickle manufacturing unit near Thuraiyur, Tamil Nadu, following a consumer complaint about the quality of its products. A surprise inspection at the facility uncovered serious hygiene violations and widespread food safety non-compliance. Key Findings Food Safety Officers confiscated 19 barrels containing
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FSSAI Challenges ‘Fresh’, ‘Organic’ and ‘Healthy’ Claims on Food Products 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 8, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Heritage Foods Ltd., Dia Foods, and Cipzer Nutraceuticals over alleged misleading product claims and labelling violations. The companies have been asked to explain within seven days why action should not be initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,
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Why Food Turns Brown: Understanding the Maillard Reaction 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 7, 2026
Have you ever wondered why a slice of bread turns golden brown in the toaster or why grilled chicken tastes so much better than boiled chicken? Why do roasted coffee beans smell so inviting, and why do baked cookies have such a rich flavour? The answer lies in a fascinating food science phenomenon called the
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Kerala Puts 2,300+Toddy Shop Kitchens Under Food Safety Watch 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 6, 2026
Key Update The Kerala Excise Department and the Food Safety Department will jointly inspect kitchens in toddy shops across the state to improve hygiene and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. According to the Food Safety Authority, 2,310 of Kerala’s 3,913 licensed toddy shops serve food alongside toddy. Most of these establishments operate from rented
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