Food Manifest 





A steaming hot cup of ginger tea and rusk to dunk in to it, is a great way to start the day or a relaxing way to unwind in the evening. However, a recent viral video where workers in a rusk making unit were seen to be licking and stepping on the rusks before packing them has
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Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) no longer requires mandatory certification for packaged drinking water. Now, only the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issues licenses. This regulatory shift has pushed 20-litre water cans delivered to homes into the ‘high-risk’ category, sparking serious safety concerns. Unlabelled, Reused, and Risky: Water Cans Flood
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Key Update The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal, met on Friday to examine key concerns related to food safety and quality control. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani attended the meeting on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Food
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Key Update The Food Safety Department, Kargil (UT Ladakh), has issued a prohibition order banning the sale and distribution of P-Mark Besan after laboratory analysis declared the product unsafe for human consumption. Sample Collection and Laboratory Findings Food safety authorities collected a besan sample from a retail outlet in Kargil district and sent it to
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Oxidation is a natural chemical reaction that occurs when food comes into contact with oxygen. This process significantly impacts the quality, safety, and shelf life of food. While oxidation is a part of nature, its effects can result in unpleasant changes in taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional value. From rancid oils to vitamin degradation and
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The next time you find yourself overcharged for buying essential food items, you may be liable to receive a hefty compensation instead. Charging a customer just ₹4 extra above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of a cold drink bottle in the name of “cooling charges”, cost a Bengaluru bakery shop owner dearly as the Consumer
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