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UAE to Implement Tiered Sugar Tax on Beverages from January 2026 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 11, 2025
Key Update The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that its new tiered ‘sugar tax’ on sweetened beverages will take effect from January 1, 2026, replacing the existing flat-rate system. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the change aims to encourage healthier consumption and align with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s unified approach to taxing
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Kitchen Licence Suspended After Rat Fever Outbreak in Tirunelveli College 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 11, 2025
Key Update The Department of Food Safety has suspended the licence of a private engineering college’s kitchen near Mela Thidiyoor in Thirunelveli after inspections revealed unhygienic conditions that posed a serious health risk to hostel students. The action followed an outbreak of leptospirosis (rat fever) among students, which prompted the Department of Public Health to
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California Schools Say No to Ultra processed Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 11, 2025
Key Update California will become the first U.S. state to remove certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law mandating a 10-year phase-out, with a complete ban by 2035. Schools must identify the specific products by June 2028, with guidance from the state Department of Public Health on compliance. Law Targets
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Safe Sweets for Diwali: Citywide Inspections in Madurai 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Health & Wellness, News
- October 10, 2025
Key Update Ahead of Diwali, the Madurai district administration has ordered all sweet makers and food vendors to comply with food safety rules. Acting on directives from the Chennai Food Safety Commissioner, officials have begun inspections across the district. District Designated Officer (Food Safety) G. Selvaraj warned that violators will face legal action. Vendors Must
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Sultan Bathery Health Department Seizes Unfit Food, Shuts Down Eateries 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 9, 2025
Key Development The municipal Health Department in Sultan Bathery in Wayanad inspected eateries across the town and seized unfit food items. During the inspection, officials shut down Al Junoub Kuzhimandi on Mysuru Road for operating in unhygienic conditions without proper waste management. Multiple Restaurants Face Action In addition, officials destroyed spoiled food from several other
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CCI Flags Food Safety, Not Competition, in Maggi Sauce Case 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 9, 2025
Complaint Alleged Unhygienic Production The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint accusing Nestlé India of using dirty water to manufacture Maggi Sauce at its Bicholim, Goa factory. The complaint, filed by Sarvesh M. Kolumbkar, claimed the company used a water extraction pump from an under-construction site and allegedly mislabelled bottles, misleading consumers.
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