Food Manifest 
Report Consumers in Kerala will soon be able to check the grading of hotels and restaurants before stepping in. The State Consumer Affairs Department is preparing a draft bill to implement a four-tier grading system based on infrastructure and service quality. Grading Based on Hygiene, Amenities, and Quality The new grading system will evaluate hotels
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Key Update The Health Department in Kerala has suspended the registrations of six doctors for 21 days for issuing fake health certificates or medical fitness certificates to food handlers without conducting physical examinations. Health Minister Veena George said the action followed an inquiry by the Kerala State Council of Modern Medicine. After receiving intimation from
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Report On Wednesday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that the government would take strict action against those who compromise food safety. During the inauguration of a microbiology lab at the Government Analyst’s Laboratory within the food safety department, George emphasized, “Preventing diseases is as important as addressing them. Nutrition plays a crucial role in
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Key Update The Food Safety Department in Kerala will deploy special squads in every district from next week to ensure the quality and safety of food items during Onam. Inspections will be held both during the day and at night. Officials will closely monitor edible oils, ghee, jaggery, milk and milk products, payasam mixes, grains,
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Kozhikode’s Hepatitis A Surge The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has called for immediate action from the Food Safety and Local Self-government departments to address the rise in Hepatitis A cases in Kozhikode district. This directive follows media reports that prompted the Commission to initiate a suo motu case. Judicial member K. Baijunath emphasized the
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Key Update The Food Safety Commissionerate in Kerala detected dangerous levels of chemicals in food samples collected between April 2024 and March 2025. Tests revealed artificial food colours, pesticides, preservatives, and contaminants. Some foods contained pesticide residues more than 3500% above the permitted limit, raising serious health concerns. Industrial Dyes and Carcinogens Found in Common
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