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  • FSSAI Launches Paneer Safety Check Nationwide

    FSSAI Launches Paneer Safety Check Nationwide0

    Report Following alarming paneer inspection results in Gujarat, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a nationwide food safety evaluation. The agency instructed all state food safety commissioners to begin testing paneer samples to assess potential adulteration and contamination. State Authorities Conduct Extensive Sampling Food safety officers across the country have

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  • Beverage Giants Challenge India’s rPET Bottle Mandate

    Beverage Giants Challenge India’s rPET Bottle Mandate0

    Report Major beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, Bisleri, and Parle Agro, are exploring legal options against the Indian government’s mandate to use 30% recycled food-grade PET (rPET) bottles starting April 1, 2025. According to media reports,  industry leaders argue that the timeline is unrealistic due to inadequate recycling facilities, material shortages, and high costs, especially with

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  • The Shocking Truth About Green Peas Adulteration: How Safe Are They?

    The Shocking Truth About Green Peas Adulteration: How Safe Are They?0

    That bright green colour in your peas might be hiding a toxic secret! A viral video with over 22.5 million views exposed how traders dye yellow peas, dry them, deep-fry, and pack them to look fresh. Karnataka’s food safety tests found harmful colours like Malachite Green—linked to allergies, organ damage, and even cancer—in 26 out

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  • Beware! Pesticides Could Be Lurking in Your Fruits and Vegetables

    Beware! Pesticides Could Be Lurking in Your Fruits and Vegetables0

    Fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. However, the produce we purchase often carries pesticide residues, bacteria, and other harmful contaminants. While pesticides help protect crops from pests, their residues can pose significant health risks. Consuming these contaminants over time can affect overall health, especially with

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  • Spices Board Strengthens Food Safety Regulations for Indian Spices

    Spices Board Strengthens Food Safety Regulations for Indian Spices0

    Report The Spices Board, in collaboration with FSSAI and other regulatory bodies, is tightening food safety regulations in India’s spice industry. Secretary P. Hemalatha announced measures to introduce more stringent rules, including mandatory ethylene oxide (ETO) testing for EU exports, ensuring higher compliance and safety standards. Global Standards and Food Safety Compliance To harmonize global

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  • Tightened Regulations on Plastic Sheets for Making Idlis in Karnataka

    Tightened Regulations on Plastic Sheets for Making Idlis in Karnataka0

    Report Health safety authorities in Karnataka are tightening regulations on food establishments that use plastic sheets while making idlis. Statewide, authorities have checked 254 restaurants, issuing notices to 24 for non-compliance. This move follows a directive from the Commissionerate of Food Safety and Drug Administration, which ordered inspections of hotels, restaurants, and street vendors across

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