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Basti’s Pomegranate Juice Scandal: Chemical Additives Exposed in Viral Video 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 26, 2024
Overview The city of Basti in Uttar Pradesh recently drew attention when a new incident of food adulteration came to light. Journalist Priya Singh shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing a vigilant customer filming adulterated pomegranate juice made with chemical additives. The video has gone viral, reigniting discussions on food safety and consumer
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Essential Food Safety Updates for Thoothukudi Vendors 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 26, 2024
Report In Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, S. Mariappan, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department recently has come up with a few amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act that impact food business operators and street vendors in the region. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced these amendments in September
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Reports state that FSSAI’s antibiotic ban enhances livestock quality and combats AMR 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 26, 2024
Overview FSSAI’s decision to ban certain antibiotics in animal food products could curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and enhance livestock farming in India, reports suggest. The ban, effective in October, covers meat, milk, poultry, eggs, and aquaculture, aiming to improve farming quality across the nation. Impact of the Ban on India’s Livestock Farming Industry GlobalData, a
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Fructose: A Sweet Controversy in Nutrition 0
- General, Health & Wellness
- November 25, 2024
Fructose, often called “fruit sugar,” is a naturally occurring simple sugar found in fruits, honey, and certain vegetables. It is part of our daily lives, either consumed through natural foods or as an additive in processed products. While natural sources of fructose are associated with numerous health benefits, the rising consumption of fructose from artificial
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Diarrhea Outbreak at DLF New Town Heights: Authorities Investigate Water Contamination 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 25, 2024
Overview A diarrhoea outbreak has affected residents at DLF New Town Heights in Kakkanad, which also experienced a jaundice outbreak earlier this year. Currently, 16 residents have contracted diarrhoea, and five others are exhibiting fever symptoms. Health Officials Investigate Water Contamination as Cause Officials from the Thrikkakara municipality visited the complex over the weekend to
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India Blocks Unsafe Food Imports from Five Countries: Key Rejections Revealed 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 25, 2024
Overview India has refused shipments of apples, nuts, alcoholic beverages, and sushi from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, China, and Turkey this year due to non-compliance with food safety standards. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published these rejections on its newly introduced Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) platform. This portal facilitates rapid
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