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Andhra Pradesh to Open Food Testing Labs, Tirumala and Vizag to Kick Off First 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 21, 2025
Key Update The Andhra Pradesh government is establishing five state-of-the-art food testing labs across the state to strengthen food safety and protect public health. Among these, the labs in Visakhapatnam and Tirumala will be the first to start operations next month. The government has invested ₹86 crore in the project, with special focus on Tirumala,
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First-Ever All-Women Clean Street Food Hub Inaugurated in Mumbai 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 21, 2025
Key Update Mumbai inaugurated its first all-women Clean Street Food Hub, “Mauli”, in Kandivali, Mumbai, showcasing a new model of safe, hygienic, and community-driven street food culture. Women take Charge of Food Businesses Union Minister Piyush Goyal, MP from Mumbai North, inaugurated the hub and said the initiative strikes a balance between taste and health.
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FSSAI and Legal Metrology Launch Joint Raids in Vijayawada’s Eateries 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 21, 2025
Key Update Officials from the Legal Metrology Department and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched joint raids across the eateries in Vijayawada on Tuesday (August 19). They inspected hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops to crack down on food safety violations. The inspection teams seized stale food, expired stock, and frozen
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Savour the Coast: Kozhikode’s Food Street Set to Debut 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 21, 2025
Key Update The Kozhikode Corporation, in collaboration with the Food Safety Department and the National Health Mission, will open a fully equipped Food Street at Kozhikode Beach by the end of this month. This Food Street initiative aims to deliver safe, clean, and high-quality food in a scenic coastal setting, while promoting organised street vending
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Kerala’s Hilly Aqua to Launch Purified Bullet Ice 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 19, 2025
Key Update The Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (KIIDC), a state-owned enterprise, will soon roll out purified bullet ice cubes for soft drinks and food items. The project builds on the success of its Hilly Aqua bottled water brand. Production and Setup The ice cubes will be made using the same purified water as
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Non-Permitted Food Colours Under Fresh Scrutiny 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 19, 2025
Key Update Karnataka has banned artificial food colours in kebabs, chicken, fish, and vegetarian dishes, the Union Health Ministry confirmed. Authorities imposed the ban, citing serious health risks from harmful chemicals in these colours. India’s Food Colour Standards The Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, regulate food colouring in
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