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Food Safety Authorities Crack Down on Tartrazine Use in Kozhikode Mixtures 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- October 10, 2024
Report Food safety authorities have banned the sale and production of the popular snack, mixture in certain Kozhikode shops, in Kerala, after discovering the use of Tartrazine, a synthetic food colouring agent. Although permitted in some food items at controlled levels, Tartrazine is prohibited in mixtures due to its potential health risks, including allergic reactions.
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Ice Matters: Handle It Right 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety
- October 10, 2024
Ice Matters: Handle It Right In the food and hospitality industries, food safety must always remain a top priority. While many food handlers focus on the risks associated with undercooked meats or spoiled dairy products, they often overlook a common source of foodborne illness: ice. Ice can harbour harmful pathogens just like any food item,
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FSDA Acts Against Contaminated Food During Navratri in Gautam Budh Nagar 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, News
- October 10, 2024
Report Officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Gautam Budh Nagar are actively combating food adulteration to ensure quality food for the public during the Navratri festival. They disposed of approximately 100 kg of adulterated sweets from a shop in Greater Noida. During inspections, the FSDA gathered food samples of essential items
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APEDA Suspends Exporter and Certification Agency Over Organic Rice Irregularities 0
- A to Z, General, News
- October 10, 2024
Report The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which governs the National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP), has imposed fines on one exporter and temporarily suspended the accreditation of an organic certification company. This decision followed a Business Line article that revealed discrepancies in the exports of organic rice from India after
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Massive Tea Adulteration Scheme Uncovered in Hyderabad: 300 kg Confiscated 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 10, 2024
Introduction Police and food safety officials in Hyderabad confiscated 300 kg of tea powder mixed with coconut shell powder in a major case of food safety violation. They found that vendors sold inferior quality tea powder for ₹80 to ₹100 per kilogram, combining it with coconut shell powder, toxic chemical essences, and artificial flavouring. Retailers
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GMOs Unveiled: The Truth Behind Genetically Modified Foods 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- October 10, 2024
Genetically modifying food (GMO) may seem like a concept straight out of a science fiction movie, but many of the foods we eat—and even those consumed by animals—have altered DNA. Scientists often employ this process to protect crops during growth. However, the scope of genetic modification extends beyond fruits and vegetables. Despite ongoing safety concerns,
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