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FSSAI Grants ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification to 10 Pune Division Railway Stations 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 13, 2024
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the “Eat Right Station” certification to ten railway stations in the Pune division. This certification is part of the larger Eat Right India campaign, which FSSAI leads to ensure food safety and cleanliness in public spaces, particularly at railway stations. Promoting Safe and
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The Power of Food Additives: How They Transform Your Meals 0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- November 12, 2024
Food additives are the secret ingredients behind your favourite snacks, drinks, and packaged foods. These powerful substances are added with purpose—whether to extend shelf life, boost flavour, or perfect texture and colour. While many additives are modern-day innovations designed for mass production, some have stood the test of time. From ancient salt-curing techniques to today’s
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Food Safety Violations Found at CCMB Canteen and Hyderabad Eateries 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 12, 2024
Food Safety Inspections at CCMB Canteen Food safety inspectors recently examined the CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology) canteen in Hyderabad. On November 8, 2024, the task force arrived at the site and immediately identified multiple violations. Inspectors found that the canteen operates without an FSSAI license and lacked medical fitness certificates, FoSTaC training
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Students Protest Food Contamination at Digital University Kerala After Lizard Found in Hostel Meal 0
- A to Z
- November 12, 2024
Report Students from Digital University Kerala (DUK), Trivandrum, Kerala protested at their hostel after discovering a dead lizard in their meal on Sunday. The lizard was found in the pickle served in the hostel dining area. The contractor responsible for providing meals to over 200 students has faced repeated allegations of food contamination. In response,
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Unsafe Snacks from Kerala Found in Karnataka: FSSAI Issues Health Warning 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 12, 2024
Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Karnataka has flagged 31 snack items from Kerala as unsafe after testing revealed harmful substances, including carcinogens. Snacks such as chakli, nippattu, chips, and murukku contained excessive artificial colourants and other dangerous additives. Unsafe Snacks Identified FSSAI tested 140 food samples entering Karnataka from
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Understanding Food Date Labels: Best Before vs. Expiry Dates 0
- General, Health & Wellness
- November 11, 2024
In India, food date labels play a key role in food safety management and reducing waste. Terms like “best before’, ‘expiry, ‘use by’, and ‘manufacture date’ often confuse, leaving consumers unsure about what’s safe to consume after a printed date. Misunderstanding these labels can lead to unnecessary food disposal, financial loss, and health risks. To
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