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Front-of-pack Nutrition Labeling : Transparency and Healthier Choices 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, General
- July 30, 2023
In a significant move to promote transparency and enable consumers to make healthier food choices, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed certain amendments to the existing Food Safety and Standards (Labeling & Display) Regulations, 2020. Published on 13th September 2022, the draft regulations aim to introduce Front-of-pack Nutrition Labeling (FOPNL) and redefine categories of food products to enable easy identification of healthier options.
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Detecting Spoiled Food with LEDs: Indian Researchers Revolutionise Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, New Technology
- July 29, 2023
In a groundbreaking development, Indian researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune, India, have made a significant stride in ensuring food safety with the aid of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Food spoilage is a global concern, leading to health hazards and economic losses. However, this ingenious innovation promises to revolutionise
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The Rationale for Ramping up Food Testing Labs: Ensuring Safety and Quality 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, General
- July 26, 2023
In today’s fast-paced and globalised food industry, ensuring the safety and quality of our food has become a top priority. Foodborne illnesses, contamination, and fraudulent practices pose significant risks to consumer health and trust. That’s why ramping up food testing labs is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the food supply chain. Ensuring Consumer Safety
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Marriage Function in Kerala Takes an Ailment Turn as 130 People Hospitalized for Suspected Food Poisoning heal 0
- A to Z, News
- July 12, 2023
Kerala, May 19, 2023 On May 19, 2023, a joyful marriage function turned into a health crisis. Approximately 130 were Hospitalized for food poisoning at the Kerala marriage feast in Malappuram District due to suspected food poisoning. The unfortunate health crisis incident took place during a marriage feast organized at Kalady near Edappal on Wednesday
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New Food Packaging Tray Detects Pathogens Instantly, Ensuring Safer Meals 0
- A to Z, General, New Technology
- July 10, 2023
The prototype tray, shaped like a shallow boat, is lined with a food-safe reagent that allows a built-in sensor to detect and signal the presence of Salmonella.
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FSSAI Cracks Down on Spurious Nutraceuticals in Himachal Pradesh 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- July 8, 2023
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a rigorous surveillance drive. Which is to tackle the issue of spurious drugs manufactured by nutraceutical companies operating across India. The FSSAI aims to protect public health and ensure the authenticity and quality of nutraceutical products. As part of the surveillance drive, the FSSAI
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