Editorial Team

Say It on the Menu: Mumbai FDA Orders Disclosure of Cheese Analogue Use 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 22, 2026
Key Update The State Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Mumbai has directed restaurants, hotels, caterers, and fast food vendors to clearly mention the use of cheese analogue on menu cards and electronic display boards by April 30. Food safety commissioner Shridhar Dubey-Patil confirmed that authorities will begin strict enforcement from May 1. Officials will
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Unsafe Meals, Unsafe Living: Food Safety Concerns at LHMC, Delhi 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 22, 2026
Significant Update Students at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) in New Delhi have raised serious concerns about food safety in the hostel mess. They report repeated instances of meals containing insects and larvae, pointing to poor hygiene and unsafe food handling practices. Many students say they realised the contamination only after eating, and some have
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Oman Makes Certification Mandatory for Food Imports from 2026 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 21, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Quality Centre (FSQC) in Oman has issued a final reminder and set April 22, 2026, as the enforcement date for mandatory certification requirements on selected food imports. Under the revised rules, Oman will allow bottled drinking water, farmed fish, and canned fish only when the producing facilities obtain certification
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Watch Out: Fermented Foods Need Extra Care This Summer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 21, 2026
Fermented foods play an essential role in everyday diets across India, offering flavour, easy digestibility, and nutritional benefits. People commonly consume staples like idli, dosa, and traditional dishes such as pakhala bhat, considering them safe and wholesome. However, as summer sets in, rising temperatures and humidity begin to affect their safety. These conditions speed up
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