Food Manifest Authorities Push for Healthier Bottled Water The Food Safety Department in Coimbatore has directed all packaged bottled water manufacturers to increase the mineral content in their products. Dr. T. Anuradha, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), led a sensitisation meeting on Friday, where she emphasised the need to
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Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced changes to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. The updated rules, called the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, will come into force on July 1, 2026. The revision aims to make labelling
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Key Update The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), the international authority that defines food safety and quality benchmarks, is reviewing India’s proposed standards for cardamom, coriander, and vanilla. Once approved, these Codex standards will gain universal recognition, enabling the three spices to be exported worldwide without facing individual country-specific compliance hurdles. A Major Boost for Exporters
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Key Development As coconut oil prices soar, many consumers are shifting to alternatives like sunflower oil and palm oil. However, nutrition experts caution against abandoning coconut oil entirely, given its unique health benefits and cooking stability. Despite its high saturated fat content, coconut oil is highly resistant to oxidation, making it a reliable choice for
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Report A shocking video showing a cockroach crawling over food at Theobroma, one of the popular patisserie chains in Mumbai, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread concern over food safety and hygiene. “Spicy Paneer Rolls” Served with Unwelcome Guest The viral clip, filmed at Theobroma’s Runwal Greens outlet in Mulund West, shows a
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Key Update On Saturday afternoon, customers at Stark Restaurant on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam, were shocked to find a roasted cockroach in their chicken noodles. When they confronted the server, he avoided answering their questions. Restaurant Response and Public Reaction The restaurant in-charge insisted that their kitchen is always clean. He suggested the cockroach may have
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