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  • Non-Stick Cookware: Benefits, Risks, and Safe Cooking Practices

    Non-Stick Cookware: Benefits, Risks, and Safe Cooking Practices0

    Non-stick cookware has revolutionized modern cooking, making it easier to prepare meals with minimal oil and effortless cleaning. However, concerns about potential health risks have led many to question its safety. The primary issue lies in the materials used for the non-stick coating, particularly PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) and its earlier association with PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid). Additionally,

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  • BMC Enforces Wood and Charcoal Ban, Raising Concerns Over Pav Prices

    BMC Enforces Wood and Charcoal Ban, Raising Concerns Over Pav Prices0

    Report The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered bakeries, hotels, eateries, and roadside vendors to stop using wood and charcoal and switch to cleaner fuel alternatives by July 8. Officials have warned of strict action against those who fail to comply. Politicians and Bakers Oppose the Ban Several political leaders and industry representatives argue that

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  • Food Safety Measures in Place for Attukal Pongala

    Food Safety Measures in Place for Attukal Pongala0

    Report The district administration has mandated strict food safety compliance for food business operators during this year’s Attukal Pongala festival in March in Thiruvananthapuram. Hotels and restaurants must prominently display their food safety licence or registration. Additionally, hotel staff must carry their medical fitness certificates for inspections. Mandatory Training for Food Vendors The Food Safety

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  • PGI Study Urges India to Replace trans-fat with Healthier Oils

    PGI Study Urges India to Replace trans-fat with Healthier Oils0

    Report The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)’s  Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health released a study emphasizing India’s urgent need to shift from trans fats to healthier edible oils. The report, ‘Roadmap for Replacing Trans-Fats with Healthy Edible Oil in India,’ was presented at a national stakeholder meeting aimed

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  • Payyambalam Beach Shop’s Shocking Food Storage Violation

    Payyambalam Beach Shop’s Shocking Food Storage Violation0

    Report The Health Department inspectors from the Pallikkunnu Zone Corporation were shocked to find improper food storage at a roadside shop near Payyambalam Beach, Kannur. The shop, lacking an electricity connection, used a non-functional refrigerator filled with blocks of ice to store food. When customers arrived, the staff heated and served the food. This alarming

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  • Titanium Dioxide in Food: Should India Ban It?

    Titanium Dioxide in Food: Should India Ban It?0

    Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a common white pigment that manufacturers use in everyday products like candies, ice cream, salad dressings, and even frozen pizzas. It brightens and enhances the appearance of food, but growing concerns have emerged about its safety in consumption. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its use in small amounts,

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