Food Manifest 





Unregulated Stalls Multiply Across the City Chennai roadside food stalls have rapidly expanded across neighbourhoods like George Town, Guindy, Mount Road, and Mylapore, raising alarms among health officials and residents. These makeshift eateries serve quick, low-cost meals such as idlis, parottas, noodles, and fried snacks—but often without any food safety licenses, sanitation standards, or quality
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Report Chennai’s Food Safety Department has instructed food business operators (FBOs) to stop using non-food-grade plastics for food packaging, citing violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The department warned of strict action against offenders. FBOs Directed to Comply with Packaging Standards P. Satheesh Kumar, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department
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Report In a significant food safety operation, authorities disposed of 350 kg of spoiled fish, some of which contained formaldehyde, at four shops in the Kasimedu fish market. The fish was found to be unsanitary and unfit for sale to hotels and bars during inspections on Saturday. Food safety authorities, including representatives from the Greater
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Food preservation ensures the safety, quality, and longevity of food products, with chemical preservatives being one of the most common methods used. These preservatives play a crucial role in slowing down spoilage caused by microorganisms and chemical reactions, thereby extending the shelf life of foods. They also maintain the flavour, texture, and nutritional value of
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Chemical hazards in food present significant risks to public health, ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening diseases. These hazards can appear at any stage of the food production process, from farming to packaging and storage. Examples include naturally occurring toxins such as aflatoxins, residues of pesticides and fertilizers, and industrial pollutants like heavy metals and
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