Food Manifest 
Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department now requires all idiyappam vendors to obtain a valid food safety licence before selling the popular dish anywhere in the State. Idiyappam is sold widely across districts, especially during early mornings and late evenings. In recent weeks, authorities noticed a surge in vendors operating in Chennai and
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Significant Update Officials from the Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (TSFSDAD) on Thursday began inspecting cold storage facilities used by egg suppliers in Namakkal district. The inspections follow reports that contractors supplying eggs to the PTMGR (Puratchi Thalaivar MG Ramachandran) Nutritious Meal Programme had stored nearly 20 crore eggs in cold storage
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Report On Saturday, Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department officials inspected a private jaggery market near Chithode following concerns about the sale of contaminated products. They issued strict warnings to bidders at the auction, cautioning them against selling contaminated jaggery or using chemicals banned under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Pre-Pongal Inspections
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Learn about recent raids, confiscated bottles, and the importance of compliance with food safety guidelines.
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Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department (FSD) has ordered a ban on the sale of coloured papads, or appalams, that contain excessive or unauthorised artificial colouring agents. The department cited potential health risks, particularly for children. Papads are an integral part of Tamil Nadu’s food culture and commonly feature in meals at home
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