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Too Sweet to Serve: Jaggery Quality Triggers Aravana Hardening at Sabarimala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 8, 2026
Key Development The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has confirmed that excessively sweet jaggery and reduced moisture content during cooking caused 1.6 lakh tins of Aravana prepared for pilgrim distribution at Sabarimala to harden, resulting in a financial loss of approximately ₹1.60 crore. Officials said the Board prepared the Aravana in advance as a buffer stock
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Tonk Raid Seizes 300 Kg of Fake Mawa Ahead of Wedding 0
- A to Z
- May 12, 2025
Report Rajasthan’s Food Safety Department foiled a major adulteration attempt just ahead of a wedding by seizing 300 kg of fake mawa in Tonk district. On Sunday, May 11, the Medical and Health Department’s food safety team raided Ashok Vihar Colony on Jhilay Road in Niwai, Tonk. Based on a tip-off, the team reached the
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TN Unveils WhatsApp Helpline, Upgraded App to Boost Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 3, 2025
Overview To improve public access to food safety information, the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department launched two major digital initiatives on July 1, 2025. The department introduced a WhatsApp-based information service and rolled out an upgraded version of the TN Food Safety Consumer App. These efforts aim to boost transparency, streamline consumer engagement, and raise
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TN Orders Mandatory Enteric Fever Vaccination for All Hotel Staff 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 26, 2025
Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has ordered every hotel in the State to ensure that all employees—cooks, food handlers, kitchen assistants, and serving staff—receive mandatory enteric fever (typhoid) vaccination. The directive aims to curb infection risks and strengthen public health protection. Mandatory Vaccination and Certification The FSDA has instructed
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TN Food Safety Dept to Test Eggs from 300 Poultry Farms in Namakkal 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 23, 2025
Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department (TNFSDAD) will collect egg samples from 300 poultry farms in Namakkal district following allegations that eggs sold by a company contained cancer-causing chemicals. Decision Taken After Consultative Meeting Officials decided during a consultative meeting held on Wednesday between TNFSDAD officials and representatives of the Poultry Farmers Association.
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Titanium Dioxide in Food: Should India Ban It?0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- February 22, 2025
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a common white pigment that manufacturers use in everyday products like candies, ice cream, salad dressings, and even frozen pizzas. It brightens and enhances the appearance of food, but growing concerns have emerged about its safety in consumption. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its use in small amounts,
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