Food Manifest Lactic acid, or 2-hydroxypropanoic acid, is a naturally occurring organic acid that forms during the fermentation of carbohydrates like sugars and starch. Commonly found in fermented foods, it plays a vital role in food preservation by inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms. Aside from its preservative qualities, lactic acid offers numerous health benefits, particularly when
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Key Update The Bombay High Court has set aside the suspension of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence of Park Inn by Radisson Navi Mumbai, ruling that the discovery of only two insects during an otherwise satisfactory inspection did not justify the continued suspension of the hotel’s food business operations. A
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Report On Thursday, the Bombay High Court directed the central and Maharashtra state governments, along with the FSSAI, to respond to a PIL calling for cancer warning labels on alcohol bottles. The PIL was filed by 24-year-old Yash Chilwar from Pune. He argued that the lack of cancer warnings increased health risks. Chilwar, represented by
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Report The Bombay High Court has ruled in favour of allowing criminal action against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited (HCCB) over allegations of selling contaminated drinks. Context of the Case The case stems from a 2001 inspection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jalna district, Maharashtra. The FDA reported finding fibrous substances and
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Report On February 7, 2025, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court dismissed a criminal case against Nestlé India Limited officials related to Maggi instant noodles. The Food Safety Officer had filed the case on April 4, 2016, and brought it before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Nagpur. Justice Urmila Joshi Phalke’s panel
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