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  • Keeping Catering Safe: Kerala’s Food Safety Force in Action

    Keeping Catering Safe: Kerala’s Food Safety Force in Action0

    Overview The food safety department’s specialized task force conducted thorough inspections at catering units in central Kerala in response to the rising number of food poisoning cases and related grievances linked to catering services. On November 1 and 2, 30 squads inspected 151 establishments across the Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Kottayam districts. Key Findings

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  • GMP Uncovered: The Key to Safe, Quality Food

    GMP Uncovered: The Key to Safe, Quality Food0

    Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are foundational principles in the food industry, designed to ensure the quality and safety of food products. By setting standards for every stage of food production—from receiving raw materials to the final shipment—GMPs aim to prevent contamination, cross-contamination, and the presence of foreign substances. This article explores the importance of GMP,

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  • OPSON XIII: Europol’s Massive Crackdown on Food Fraud Across Europe

    OPSON XIII: Europol’s Massive Crackdown on Food Fraud Across Europe0

    Report In a coordinated operation across 29 European countries, Europol, along with food regulatory agencies and local authorities, recently seized over 22,000 tonnes of fraudulent food and 850,000 litres of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. This extensive initiative, known as OPSON XIII, marks Europol’s most recent attempt to dismantle organized crime rings involved in food fraud—a growing

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  • How Front-of-Pack Labels Influence Healthier Consumer Choices

    How Front-of-Pack Labels Influence Healthier Consumer Choices0

    Report Pre-packed food will now feature pictorial front labels to empower individuals to make healthier eating choices. The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) conducted a study on consumer perceptions of labels. They submitted their findings to the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India). Highlights The study

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  • FDA Issues Alert on Lead Contamination in Cinnamon Products

    FDA Issues Alert on Lead Contamination in Cinnamon Products0

    Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert regarding cinnamon products, now including “Super Brand” cinnamon due to its elevated lead levels. The Arkansas Department of Health collected samples at a retail location, which the FDA subsequently reviewed. The agency warns that exposure to this product may pose safety risks. This

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  • Telangana Bans Raw Egg Mayonnaise to Safeguard Public Health

    Telangana Bans Raw Egg Mayonnaise to Safeguard Public Health0

    Report To tackle potential public health hazards, the Telangana government has officially prohibited the production, sale, and storage of mayonnaise made from raw eggs throughout the State. The Commissioner of Food Safety issued the prohibition order, which took effect on October 30 and will remain valid for a year. Authorities imposed the ban based on

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