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BIS Raises the Bar: New Vitamin Testing for Nutrient-rich Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 9, 2025
Key Update The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised several Indian Standards for determining vitamin content in foods, marking a major step toward improving accuracy and reliability in nutrient testing. The updated standards cover Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D—key micronutrients vital for public health. From Outdated
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BIS Introduces New Standards for Water Testing, and Food Microbiology 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
key Update The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), operating under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has officially released a new set of Indian Standards aimed at strengthening quality and safety across three critical sectors: water quality and food chain microbiology. These standards will come into force on August 26, 2025, with some outdated standards scheduled for
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Biryani Infested with Worms: Hotel Sealed in Kozhikode 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 12, 2025
Key Update Kozhikode residents were shocked after a family discovered worms in chicken biryani purchased from Sreenidhi Hotel near the Kozhikode hospital in Balussery. Shailaja, a resident, along with her family, bought the biryani from the hotel and found numerous small worms inside the chicken pieces while eating at home. The family’s young son fell
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Bird Flu in Kerala: Is Your Chicken and Eggs Safe to Eat?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- January 1, 2026
Key Update Amid reports of bird flu in Kerala, the Indian Veterinary Association assures the public that chicken and eggs remain safe to eat—provided proper precautions are taken. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your family. Bird flu viruses are destroyed when poultry and eggs are cooked at 70°C (158°F) for
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Bird Flu Fallout: Chilled Chicken Restricted in Alappuzha & Kottayam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- January 2, 2026
Bird Flu Threat to Food Safety Kerala has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) or Bird Flu in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts, raising concerns for poultry safety during the festive season. Tests conducted by the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, verified infections in chickens, ducks, and quails. Authorities emphasise that poultry meat
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Bihar Scientists Turn to Nature to Grow Arsenic-Free Food Crops 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 12, 2026
Key Development As Bihar battles large-scale contamination of water, soil, and foodgrains by arsenic, fluoride, and other toxic elements, a small group of scientists is working to find sustainable solutions. Their research, though limited in scale, is offering a rare ray of hope to communities living with chronic exposure to environmental toxins. Lab Develops Crops
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