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Tamil Nadu Seeks FSS Act Amendments to Check Adulteration in Palm Jaggery 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 10, 2026
Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006, to curb the adulteration of traditional palm-based sweeteners such as karupatti (palm jaggery) and karkandu (palm sugar candy). The move stems from concerns that current food safety norms do not adequately distinguish
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Chhapra Administration Cracks Down on Fake Paneer Sales 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 10, 2026
Key Update The Chhapra district administration in Bihar has launched a stringent enforcement drive against the sale of substandard and fake paneer following multiple complaints from consumers. Acting on the directions of District Magistrate Vaibhav Srivastava, the Food Safety Department conducted surprise inspections across key areas of the city on Friday. Surprise Inspections at Hotels
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Jaipur Authorities Bust Adulterated Ghee Stock, Seize 10,000 Litres 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 9, 2026
Key Development In a major anti-adulteration operation, authorities seized 9,853 litres of vanaspati ghee or adulterated ghee from a factory in Kukarkheda Mandi on Wednesday in Jaipur, officials from the Medical and Health Department said. Food Safety Commissioner T. Shubhamangala stated that a team led by Chief Medical and Health Officer (Jaipur I), Ravi Shekhawat,
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Did You Know? Infant Formula Can Carry Invisible Food Safety Risks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 9, 2026
Key Development Infant formula, a staple for millions of babies worldwide, can carry hidden contamination risks. Recent global recalls have highlighted how invisible toxins and chemicals can enter formula at multiple stages. Infant formula can become contaminated at different points—from ingredients to processing to preparation at home. Raw materials like cereals, milk, or oils may
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Why Your Steel Plate Can Be a Food Safety Risk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 9, 2026
Steel plates and tumblers are everywhere in Indian kitchens. From homes and restaurants to hostels and temples, steel is trusted for its strength, durability, and ease of cleaning. Because it does not crack, melt, or visibly spoil, we often assume steel is automatically safe for food. This blind trust, however, can be misleading. Food safety
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Too Sweet to Serve: Jaggery Quality Triggers Aravana Hardening at Sabarimala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 8, 2026
Key Development The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has confirmed that excessively sweet jaggery and reduced moisture content during cooking caused 1.6 lakh tins of Aravana prepared for pilgrim distribution at Sabarimala to harden, resulting in a financial loss of approximately ₹1.60 crore. Officials said the Board prepared the Aravana in advance as a buffer stock
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