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Indian Spices Face Quality Scrutiny Abroad, Government Acts to Ensure Safety 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 3, 2024
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
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Indian Shrimp Exports Face EU Rejections Over Antibiotic Residues 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 3, 2025
Key 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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Indian Restaurant in England Faces Heat Over Food Safety Failures 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 2, 2024
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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Indian Railways Ensures Menu Display, Enhances Food Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 13, 2025
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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Indian Beverage Association (IBA) Pushes for Sugar-Based Tax System 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 29, 2025
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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India’s Sugar-to-Ethanol Push May Disrupt Food Chain and Safety 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 28, 2025
Key Development India plans to divert nearly a quarter of its sugar output to ethanol production by 2034, a move that could reshape the food supply chain and raise concerns about long-term food safety and availability. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) outlined these trends in
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