Food Manifest 
Key Update Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials seized around 500 kg of suspected adulterated ghee during intensive raids carried out across Indore on Tuesday. The enforcement drive aimed to check the quality of widely consumed dairy products in the city. Officials conducted a major inspection at Shri Dhenu Dairy Products in Palda Marble Mandi,
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Report The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that Indian spices are not banned in Singapore or Hong Kong, despite some quality concerns. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed Lok Sabha on Friday that food safety authorities in these countries had previously recalled specific batches of Indian spice mixtures due to ethylene oxide (EtO) levels
READ MOREKey Update Seven shrimp consignments from Odisha failed EU quality tests due to antibiotic residues, causing a setback for Indian exports. Exporters are also dealing with a 50% US import duty imposed since August. Exporters Urge Strict Quality Compliance Exporters say they are seeking alternative markets in Europe, but some shipments were rejected. Certain exporters
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Report The Tandoori Mahal, an Indian restaurant in Wallasey, England, has admitted to 13 food safety violations, including failing to manage pests and protect food from contamination. In 2017, authorities accused the restaurant of poor hygiene practices, citing inadequate pest control and unclean premises. Despite these warnings, the restaurant, owned by Ajmol Ali, continued to violate
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Report Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in the Lok Sabha that displaying food menus and price lists on trains is now mandatory. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has uploaded the complete menu and rates on its website for easy passenger access. Waiters carry printed menu cards and present them to passengers upon
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Key Development The Indian Beverage Association (IBA), representing leading soft drink makers, urged the finance ministry to adopt a sugar-based tax system for beverages. The association made this demand ahead of the GST Council meeting next month, where members will review tax rates on several goods. Current High Tax Rates The government taxes all aerated
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