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CSIR-CFTRI Unveils Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Plates and Edible Utensils 0
- New Technology, News
- October 28, 2024
Report As part of the CSIR initiative “SHREE ANNA – the Millet Mission,” the Biodegradable Cutlery Research and Innovation Centre at the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru has created biodegradable plates to reduce plastic waste. With this initiative, CSIR-CFTRI addresses environmental issues caused by plastic waste, utilizing millet processing by-products and waste.
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Delhi High Court Takes Action Against Sale of Expired Food Products 0
- News
- October 28, 2024
Report On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court raised serious concerns about selling expired food products, reintroduced into the market through repackaging with new expiry dates. The court emphasized that sellers should not compel consumers to consume “adulterated” food items. “No one should be permitted to sell expired goods; this cannot be considered a legitimate business,”
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Rajasthan Food Department Seizes 550 kg of Contaminated Ghee in Kotputli-Behror Raid 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 28, 2024
Report In a recent raid on a business in the Kotputli-Behror district, the Rajasthan Food Department confiscated 550 kg of allegedly contaminated ghee. Food Safety Officer Hemant Kumar and Additional District Collector Omprakash Saran led the operation against Sanwarya Agro Foods on Friday, responding to ongoing complaints. The team sent samples of the seized ghee
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McDonald’s E. coli Crisis: The Harder Challenge of Vegetable Contamination 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 26, 2024
Report On Thursday, major U.S. fast-food chains temporarily removed fresh onions from their menus, identifying the vegetable as the probable cause of an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s (MCD.N). This incident underscores a persistent challenge for restaurants: preventing contamination in fresh produce, which has become a bigger concern than beef safety. The outbreak at
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FSSAI Mandates New Reporting Standards for Food Testing Labs 0
- Food Laws, News
- October 26, 2024
On October 15, 2024, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an important notice requiring all food testing labs to adopt specific test report formats. This update, which emphasizes the inclusion of the NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) emblem, aligns with the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011,
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Food Safety Violations Uncovered in Ameerpet Confectioneries 0
- A to Z
- October 26, 2024
Report Recently, inspectors discovered several confectioneries in Hyderabad‘s Ameerpet neighbourhood violating food safety and hygiene regulations. On October 23, 2024, representatives from Telangana’s Food Safety Department conducted inspections in the area. At Delhi Mithaiwala, the team found multiple concerning issues, including unlabeled food items like milk and curd, open dustbins in the kitchen, and rat
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