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Erode Cracks Down on Tobacco & Repurposes Used Oil 0

The Food Safety Department in Tamil Nadu’s Erode District has launched several proactive measures to ensure the public has access to safe food. These include awareness campaigns, enhanced food safety inspections, quality checks, and efforts to repurpose used cooking oil into biodiesel. The department has also cracked down on the sale of banned tobacco products

Delhi Street Food Gets a Green Upgrade with Electric Cookstoves 0

Overview Delhi’s vibrant street food scene is set for a major transformation. The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) is leading the effort to replace traditional cooking methods with electric cookstoves. In partnership with Finovista, a consulting firm based in Delhi, NASVI is driving this shift in the city’s bustling streets. Empowering Vendors

Beware of Fake Mangoes: A Quick Guide 0

Overview Fake mangoes, or artificially ripened mangoes, are real mangoes that undergo forced ripening using harmful chemicals like calcium carbide instead of natural methods. Experts estimate that hundreds of kilograms of such mangoes enter the market each year, especially before the natural mango season. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) advises consumers

Nutritional Labelling: A Key to Safe and Informed Food Choices 0

When you pick up a packet of biscuits, a carton of juice, or even a box of cereal, you’ll notice a detailed panel filled with numbers, names, and percentages. This is not just fine print to be ignored — it is a powerful tool known as nutritional labelling. Nutritional labelling acts as a vital bridge

Tiruchirappalli School Mid-Day Meal: 15 Students Ill, Probe On 0

Report Fifteen students from a government school in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, allegedly fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal. A healthcare team promptly arrived at the school, examined the affected children, and administered glucose and medication. The medical team observed symptoms consistent with food poisoning, but confirmed the cause would require testing of the food

Paneer Adulteration: Safer Vegetarian Protein Alternatives 0

Paneer, a protein-rich staple in Indian diets, is now at the centre of concern, with reports suggesting it’s one of the most adulterated foods in the market. Though we couldn’t verify the claims independently, FSSAI has flagged issues such as the presence of starch, detergent, and even formalin in paneer samples. For vegetarians who rely

Chandigarh Mobile Lab Cracks Down on Watermelon Adulteration 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 26, 2025
Report In a proactive move to ensure food safety, the Food Safety Administration in Chandigarh recently inspected the local fruit market using its Mobile Food Testing Laboratory — a state-of-the-art facility designed for immediate on-site analysis of food samples. Food Safety Officers targeted watermelon during the visit, as they are widely consumed in the summer
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Unmasking Dioxins: Hidden Toxins in Food and Their Health Risks 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- April 25, 2025
Have you ever heard of dioxins? You might not recognise the name, but these chemicals can show up in something as common as your next meal. Dioxins are harmful compounds that can sneak into the food we eat, especially animal-based products like meat, fish, and dairy. They’re not added on purpose—instead, they’re unwanted by-products of
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FSSAI Seeks Feedback on Dairy Analogue Labelling and Compliance 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 25, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a consultation paper inviting public comments on compliance provisions for dairy analogues—products resembling dairy but made with non-milk ingredients. The move addresses concerns over misleading labelling and consumer deception. Key Highlights: Background: FSSAI aims to protect consumers from being misled by products that
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Erode Cracks Down on Tobacco & Repurposes Used Oil 0

Delhi Street Food Gets a Green Upgrade with Electric Cookstoves 0

Beware of Fake Mangoes: A Quick Guide 0

Nutritional Labelling: A Key to Safe and Informed Food Choices 0

Tiruchirappalli School Mid-Day Meal: 15 Students Ill, Probe On 0

Paneer Adulteration: Safer Vegetarian Protein Alternatives 0

Chandigarh Mobile Lab Cracks Down on Watermelon Adulteration 0

Unmasking Dioxins: Hidden Toxins in Food and Their Health Risks 0

FSSAI Seeks Feedback on Dairy Analogue Labelling and Compliance 0

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