Food Manifest 
Key Development Ahead of the Pongal festival, officials from the Food Safety Division seized around one tonne of adulterated jaggery during a surprise inspection at shops and warehouses in the Vellore wholesale market on Tuesday. The inspection targeted high-volume jaggery trading zones in British-era market lanes, where demand rises sharply during festivals such as Pongal
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Report The Indian government is creating a national registry of accredited testing laboratories to streamline export procedures and reduce transaction costs. By digitising the lab testing process, the government aims to minimise delays in cargo clearance and improve the efficiency of international trade. The new integrated platform will allow exporters to submit testing requests
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Overview A 42-year-old man died after developing severe health complications following the consumption of toddy and fish head curry from a toddy shop in Kottayam. The deceased, Jyothish, a resident of Choolabhagam in Kumarakom, was among a group of seven friends who reportedly consumed the food and drink on Saturday. Five others from the group
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Report On World Cancer Day, IMA oncologists warned that various factors contribute to cancer, with contaminated food being a significant risk. Dr S K Kundu, an oncologist, emphasized the urgent need for laws that impose severe penalties on vendors selling food prepared in unsanitary conditions. He criticized street food vendors’ widespread use of cheap and
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Omega-3 fatty acids are nutrients obtained from food (or supplements) that aid in the development and maintenance of a healthy body. They are essential for the structure of every cell wall. They also serve as an energy source and aid in the proper functioning of your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and immune system. ALA (Alpha-linolenic
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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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