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India’s Salt Problem: Scientists Push #PinchForAChange 0
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- July 16, 2025
Report Excessive salt intake is fueling a silent health crisis in India, increasing the risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disorders, according to scientists at ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. However, studies show that urban Indians
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Coimbatore Schools to Get Food Safety Boards on Oil, Sugar & Salt 0
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- July 16, 2025
Report The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department will soon install ‘oil, sugar, and salt’ awareness boards in all educational institutions across Coimbatore to promote healthy eating habits and raise food safety awareness among students. About the Initiative Officials launched a campaign to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The board
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Health Ministry Clarifies: Awareness Boards, Not Snack Warnings 0
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- July 16, 2025
Report The Union Health Ministry has clarified that its recent advisory is aimed at promoting healthier eating habits, rather than imposing warning labels on popular snacks such as samosas, jalebis, or laddoos. The ministry called such media reports misleading and incorrect. The advisory recommends placing “Oil and Sugar awareness Boards” in office lobbies, canteens, cafeterias,
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Supreme Court Backs Clear Food Warnings, Experts Oppose Star Ratings 0

Court Directs Government to Act The Supreme Court initially ordered the Indian government to improve food labelling rules within three months, acting on a PIL filed by two NGOs seeking stronger warnings about harmful ingredients in packaged food. The government told the court that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had reviewed

Cafe Goodluck Under Fire After Shocking Discovery 0

Overview Pune’s legendary Cafe Goodluck faces intense scrutiny after a couple alleged they discovered glass shards in a food item served at the restaurant. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded swiftly and temporarily suspended the eatery’s licence. The controversy began when the couple visited the popular café, ordered a bun muska and chai,

FSSAI Cracks Down on False Food Returns 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reminded all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to submit their annual returns with complete accuracy. It warned that authorities will impose strict penalties on those who provide false or misleading information. In a recent post on X, FSSAI stressed that complying with these requirements is

Samosas, Jalebis to Get Health Warnings in India’s Food Safety Drive 0

Report In a significant step to combat lifestyle-related health issues, the Indian government has announced that popular snacks such as samosas, jalebis, pakoras, vada pav, and chai biscuits will soon come with cigarette-style health warnings. These labels will highlight the high content of oil, sugar, and trans fats—nutrients strongly linked to rising rates of obesity,

Hyderabad Toddy Adulteration: Death Toll Hits 5, Alprazolam Under Scrutiny 0

Overview The death toll in the suspected toddy adulteration case in Hyderabad rose to five on Thursday. Preliminary lab tests confirmed the presence of Alprazolam—a powerful sedative used to treat anxiety and panic disorders—in samples collected from three licensed depots in the Kukatpally area. Excise Department Arrests Four in Connection with the Case Excise officials

Adulterated Milk Tanker Seized in Agra After Child Deaths 0

Report In a dramatic crackdown, officials intercepted a tanker carrying 5,000 litres of adulterated milk on its way from Madhya Pradesh to Agra via the Agra-Bah road. Acting swiftly, they disposed of the contaminated milk by dumping it onto the road, aiming to eliminate any risk to public health. A video of the operation quickly

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India’s Salt Problem: Scientists Push #PinchForAChange 0

Coimbatore Schools to Get Food Safety Boards on Oil, Sugar & Salt 0

Health Ministry Clarifies: Awareness Boards, Not Snack Warnings 0

Supreme Court Backs Clear Food Warnings, Experts Oppose Star Ratings 0

Cafe Goodluck Under Fire After Shocking Discovery 0

FSSAI Cracks Down on False Food Returns 0

Samosas, Jalebis to Get Health Warnings in India’s Food Safety Drive 0

Hyderabad Toddy Adulteration: Death Toll Hits 5, Alprazolam Under Scrutiny 0

Adulterated Milk Tanker Seized in Agra After Child Deaths 0

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