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  • Ethylene Gas in the Food Industry

    Ethylene Gas in the Food Industry0

    In the dynamic world of the food industry, ensuring the quality and freshness of produce is of utmost importance. However, maintaining the optimal conditions for fruits and vegetables can be challenging, especially when it comes to post-harvest preservation. One widely used method to regulate ripening and extend the shelf life of produce is the controlled

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  • Essential Food Safety Updates for Thoothukudi Vendors

    Essential Food Safety Updates for Thoothukudi Vendors0

    Report In Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, S. Mariappan, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department recently has come up with a few amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act that impact food business operators and street vendors in the region. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced these amendments in September

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  • Erythrosine, or Red 3: A Deep Dive into Its Risks and Regulations

    Erythrosine, or Red 3: A Deep Dive into Its Risks and Regulations0

    Erythrosine, also known as Red 3 is a synthetic red dye widely used in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to enhance colour. While it provides a vibrant hue, erythrosine raises concerns due to its potential health risks, including cancer and thyroid dysfunction. Despite these harmful effects, many countries, including India, still use the dye under

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  • Erythritol sweetener linked to heart attacks and strokes

    Erythritol sweetener linked to heart attacks and strokes0

    A recent study conducted by the Center for Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Prevention at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute suggests that erythritol, a sugar substitute, might be associated with blood clotting, stroke, heart attack, and even death. The sugar alcohol is commonly used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monkfruit, and keto-reduced sugar products. Lead

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  • Erode Cracks Down on Tobacco & Repurposes Used Oil

    Erode Cracks Down on Tobacco & Repurposes Used Oil0

    The Food Safety Department in Tamil Nadu’s Erode District has launched several proactive measures to ensure the public has access to safe food. These include awareness campaigns, enhanced food safety inspections, quality checks, and efforts to repurpose used cooking oil into biodiesel. The department has also cracked down on the sale of banned tobacco products

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  • Ernakulam District to Strengthen Drinking Water Quality Monitoring

    Ernakulam District to Strengthen Drinking Water Quality Monitoring0

    Report The Ernakulam District Development Committee has intensified efforts to ensure the quality of drinking water, prioritizing public safety. This decision followed reports from Thrikkakara Municipality highlighting a rise in communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis, linked to contaminated water sources. The Health Department, in collaboration with Thrikkakara Municipality, will conduct joint inspections of drinking water

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