Food Manifest 
Key Development Kerala’s first Food Analytical and Research Laboratory under the Food Safety Department continues to function with serious limitations, even five years after its inauguration. Authorities laid the foundation stone at Valiya Velicham, Koothuparamba, Kannur, on February 28, 2019, and inaugurated the facility on October 24, 2020. However, the laboratory still lacks a fully
READ MOREKey Update In Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district, five people, including a two-month-old infant, died, and several others fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated food at a post-funeral feast in Dunga village. The victims have been identified as the infant, Budhari (25), Budharam (24), Lakkhe (45), and Urmila (25). Officials confirmed the infant’s death was linked to
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Key Update Authorities at Poovar Fisheries have warned the public not to consume fish waste arriving from seafood export companies in Tamil Nadu. Officials found that traders were transporting low-quality, unusable portions—meant for waste disposal—to Kerala’s coastal regions and selling them to unsuspecting consumers. Food Poisoning Incident Triggers Investigation On October 29, more than 40
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Health and fitness experts recommend fish in our diet as a source of healthy protein and fats necessary for the body. Fish is one of the main sources of protein in our diet. It also acts as an important source of PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acid) and micronutrients like iron, zinc, and calcium. Due to these
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Key Update Mumbai inaugurated its first all-women Clean Street Food Hub, “Mauli”, in Kandivali, Mumbai, showcasing a new model of safe, hygienic, and community-driven street food culture. Women take Charge of Food Businesses Union Minister Piyush Goyal, MP from Mumbai North, inaugurated the hub and said the initiative strikes a balance between taste and health.
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Report The First Lady of the Maldives, Sajidha Mohamed, recently visited the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) headquarters in New Delhi. During her visit, she engaged in discussions with officials about food safety standards, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between India and the Maldives to enhance food safety measures. While there, Sajidha
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