Food Manifest 





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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Key Update Kerala has intensified food safety inspections ahead of the Onam season to prevent adulterated, unsafe and substandard food from reaching consumers. Health and Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan said on Sunday that the Food Safety Department has conducted 5,016 inspections across the State since launching the ‘Onam Squad’ campaign on July 27. Officials issued
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Key Update Kerala has intensified food safety inspections ahead of Onam, expanding checks to online food delivery centres, e-commerce warehouses, dark stores and major border checkposts to ensure the quality and safety of food reaching consumers. Online Food Supply Chains Under Scrutiny Health Minister K Muraleedharan said officials are inspecting establishments that prepare and deliver
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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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