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Kochi Unveils Advanced Microbiology Lab for Safer Exports 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, News
- September 12, 2025
Key Update The Export Inspection Agency (EIA) in Kochi has launched a modern microbiology lab under the Export Inspection Council (EIC) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The new facility strengthens food safety standards and enhances the quality of Indian exports. India’s Export Certification Backbone Nitin Kumar Yadav, Director (EIC) and Additional Secretary, Ministry
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SOPA Questions FSSAI’s Olive Oil Push, Seeks Equal Focus on Local Oils 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety
- September 12, 2025
Key Development The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has voiced strong objections to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) recent promotion of olive oil as a healthy cooking oil option. SOPA argues that olive oil’s high cost limits its consumption to a small, affluent segment, making the promotion unrepresentative of the
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Mid-Day Meal Safety Under Scrutiny at Gurgaon School After Surprise Inspection 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 12, 2025
Key Update Following a complaint from a parent, the food safety department conducted a surprise inspection at Heritage Experiential Learning School in Sector 64 in Gurgaon. Led by district food safety officer Dr. Ramesh Chauhan, the team discovered insects in the rice and detected a foul smell in other food items, raising immediate concerns about
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UNICEF Sounds Alarm on India’s Childhood Obesity Risk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 12, 2025
Key Update India could soon have the highest number of overweight and obese children in the world if urgent action is not taken, warns UNICEF. The organisation projects that by 2030, more than 27 million Indian children aged 5–19 may be living with obesity—11% of the global total. UNICEF’s Chief of Nutrition in India, Marie-Claude
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Food Safety Takes Centre Stage for Indian Consumers, Finds PwC Survey 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 12, 2025
Key Update Indian consumers are placing food safety at the forefront of their purchasing decisions, even surpassing price as a top concern, according to PwC India’s Voice of the Consumer 2025 report. The study reveals that 84% of respondents now prioritise food safety, marking a significant shift in what they expect from brands. As awareness
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Texas Sued Over Two-Year Ban on Lab-Grown Meat 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 11, 2025
Key Update Two U.S. food technology companies, Upside Foods (cultivated chicken) and Wildtype (cultivated salmon), have filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over its newly enforced ban on lab-grown meat. The companies, represented by the Institute for Justice, argue that the ban amounts to government overreach and is designed to shield traditional cattle
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