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Saudi Arabia Bans Maragatty Chicken Stock Over Toxic Dyes 0

Report The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warns against using the Maragatty brand chicken stock imported from Egypt and has consequently ordered its withdrawal from the market. Authorities issued this warning after detecting banned artificial colourants in the product, which pose serious health risks. Specifically, the warning applies to 480-gram Maragatty Chicken Stock packets

FSSAI Launches Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive to Ensure Food Safety 0

Report Ahead of the Holi festival, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and union territories to intensify food safety enforcement through a nationwide anti-adulteration drive. Authorities have been instructed to conduct stringent monitoring, inspections, and sampling to prevent the sale of substandard and adulterated food products. States Ordered

FSSAI Launches Paneer Safety Check Nationwide 0

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March 3, 2025

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

Beverage Giants Challenge India’s rPET Bottle Mandate 0

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

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

Mustard Oil Adulteration: Court Orders FSSAI Probe 0

Report The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to determine whether a significant variation in natural essential oil levels in mustard oil samples qualifies as adulteration requiring legal action. Nagpur Lab Findings Under Review A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet

Karnataka Takes Strong Action to Ensure Food and Drug Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 1, 2025
Report The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration Department is actively enforcing the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940 to ensure the safety and quality of food products, drugs, and cosmetics across the state. The department is focusing on eliminating substandard medications, monitoring food standards, and enhancing public health safety. Action Against Substandard Medications In
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Kalamassery Health Authorities Intensify Hepatitis A Control Efforts 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 1, 2025
Report Health authorities recently closed an eatery near a private engineering institute in South Kalamassery, Kochi after Hepatitis A cases increased over the past two weeks. The closure followed the discovery that the tea shop violated hygiene and food safety regulations. Consequently, authorities suspect that students may have consumed contaminated food or water from nearby
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Beware! Pesticides Could Be Lurking in Your Fruits and Vegetables 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- February 28, 2025
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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Saudi Arabia Bans Maragatty Chicken Stock Over Toxic Dyes 0

FSSAI Launches Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive to Ensure Food Safety 0

FSSAI Launches Paneer Safety Check Nationwide 0

Beverage Giants Challenge India’s rPET Bottle Mandate 0

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

Mustard Oil Adulteration: Court Orders FSSAI Probe 0

Karnataka Takes Strong Action to Ensure Food and Drug Safety 0

Kalamassery Health Authorities Intensify Hepatitis A Control Efforts 0

Beware! Pesticides Could Be Lurking in Your Fruits and Vegetables 0

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