Food Manifest 
Key Update On Tuesday, February 10, the Supreme Court of India urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to actively consider introducing front-of-package warning labels on packaged food products. The court raised concerns about high levels of sugar, saturated fats, and sodium in processed foods. While hearing a public interest litigation (PIL)
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Plea Raises Health Concerns The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a plea that accused traders in Kerala of selling cassia disguised as cinnamon. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the petition challenging a Kerala High Court order from August 2024. The court noted that the High Court had already directed the relevant
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Key Update The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to interfere with a Madras High Court order directing that plastic and PET bottles used to sell water, salt, and sugar carry warning labels stating that these products may contain micro or nano plastics. A bench comprising Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that informing
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Key Update Food Safety officials on Saturday ordered the closure of a supermarket on Agraharam Street in Virudhunagar after finding that it was operating without a valid food safety licence. The officials also prohibited the repacking of grocery items at the premises. Surprise Inspection by Food Safety Team A team led by Virudhunagar district Food
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Sunset Yellow, a synthetic food colouring agent, widely enhances the visual appeal of foods, beverages, and cosmetics. Known for its bright orange-red hue, it commonly appears in processed snacks, drinks, and some medications. While it plays a key role in improving product aesthetics, concerns over its potential health risks—particularly for children—have raised alarms. These risks
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