Food Manifest 
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all food businesses to stop using the term “tea” for herbal or plant-based infusions that are not made from the Camellia sinensis plant. The authority said only beverages derived from Camellia sinensis—such as Kangra tea, green tea and instant tea—can legally carry
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Non-stick cookware has revolutionized modern cooking, making it easier to prepare meals with minimal oil and effortless cleaning. However, concerns about potential health risks have led many to question its safety. The primary issue lies in the materials used for the non-stick coating, particularly PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) and its earlier association with PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid). Additionally,
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Key Update Karnataka has banned artificial food colours in kebabs, chicken, fish, and vegetarian dishes, the Union Health Ministry confirmed. Authorities imposed the ban, citing serious health risks from harmful chemicals in these colours. India’s Food Colour Standards The Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, regulate food colouring in
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Report Late Friday night, Noida Police stopped a Mahindra pickup in Sector 63 after receiving a tip-off. They found 14 quintals of adulterated paneer in the truck and arrested the driver, 32-year-old Gulfam from Shajapur village in Aligarh. During questioning, Gulfam revealed the location of a production unit in Sahajpura village. Police raided the site
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Overview Atim Singh, a Noida resident, purchased protein supplements from a well-known brand through an online platform. However, after consuming the product, he became severely ill, suffering from stomach and liver issues, along with skin eruptions on his face, police reported. Suspicious about the product’s authenticity, Singh filed a complaint with the Noida Police on
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Key Development With Raksha Bandhan approaching, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FSDA) in Gautam Budh Nagar, NCR, has stepped up inspections across the district to ensure consumers receive safe and hygienic festival foods. Following directives from District Magistrate Medha Roopam, the FSDA launched a district-wide crackdown targeting adulterated and unhygienic food items. Intensified
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