Food Manifest 





Key Update Telangana’s food safety authorities recently inspected three Grill Affair restaurant branches following complaints about hygiene. During the inspections, they found multiple violations, including reused oil, uncovered and mixed food, cobwebs, pest infestations, and open kitchens without mesh protection. Inspectors also noted missing pest control measures and health records. The officials have initiated action
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Green tea has long been praised for its numerous health benefits, from its rich antioxidant content to its potential for supporting weight loss and improving heart health. Packed with essential nutrients, including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), green tea offers a variety of health benefits. However, understanding not just the health benefits but also the potential risks
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Report The food safety department began investigating after four members of a Sector Xu-2 family in Greater Noida fell ill from eating momos at a street stall in Alpha 1 on May 25. Munita Kasana, her son Vinay, and daughters Parul and Deepika started vomiting and experiencing diarrhea soon after the meal. Doctors at Kailash
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Report The government is considering a higher tax on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), effectively introducing a ‘health tax’ to discourage the promotion of these products. The pre-Budget Economic Survey 2024-25, presented in Parliament on Friday (January 31, 2025) by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized this recommendation. The proposal urges the Union Ministry of Health and
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Key Update The Government of India has amended the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025 — VOPPA 2025, to make the edible oil industry more transparent and better monitored. The revised framework improves data accuracy, strengthens oversight, and supports national food security. Nationwide Workshops to Ensure Smooth Implementation The Department of Food
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Report Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, has called for a nationwide strategy to enhance the monitoring of pesticide residues in food. While addressing the National Stakeholder Consultation on Challenges in Monitoring Pesticide Residues in Food Commodities, organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Jadhav
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