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ASHA Urges FSSAI to Retain Organic Logo Exemptions, Opposes New Norms 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 19, 2025
Report The Alliance for Sustainable and Holistic Agriculture (ASHA-Kisan Swaraj) has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) not to revoke relaxations that allow original organic producers and aggregators selling directly to consumers to use the organic logo without strict compliance. Exemptions Under Threat In an open letter to the FSSAI Chairperson,
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Pune Sweet Shops Drop Date Labels, Raising Health Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 19, 2025
Report Several sweet shops in Pune have stopped displaying key details like manufacturing date, best-before date, and even price tags on their mithai. This move follows the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) decision in November 2023 to make date labelling voluntary for loose sweets, reversing its 2020 rule that had made such
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India-EU Trade Talks Face Hurdles Over Food Safety Rules 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Resources
- July 19, 2025
Report India and the European Union (EU) remain locked in a dispute over Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)—rules governing food and animal safety—during ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations. These standards are critical for agricultural trade and have emerged as a major sticking point, according to an EU status report released after the 12th round
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Fake Coconut Oil? Kerala’s Operation Nalikera Says No!0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 19, 2025
Rising Prices Raise Red Flags Soaring coconut oil prices in recent months have strained household budgets and opened the door for spurious edible oils to enter the market disguised as coconut oil. These cheaper alternatives pose significant health risks, prompting officials to act. Food Safety officials in Kerala have launched Operation Nalikera, a three-day statewide
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FDA Approves Gardenia Blue: A Natural Alternative to Artificial Dyes 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 19, 2025
Overview The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new natural blue food colouring made from gardenia fruit, marking another step in replacing synthetic dyes. Alongside this approval, the FDA urged the food industry to speed up efforts to eliminate Red No. 3 from products. The agency announced on July 14 that manufacturers can
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KMF Switches to Biodegradable Milk Packets for Nandini 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 18, 2025
Overview The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) will replace traditional plastic milk packets for its flagship brand Nandini with eco-friendly alternatives, taking a major step toward sustainability in dairy production and distribution. The new packaging uses plant-based materials such as corn starch and sugarcane. These biodegradable sachets decompose within 90 days and convert into organic fertiliser,
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