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India’s Packaged Food Nightmares: Mice in Syrup, Frogs in Snacks 0

Report Over the past three years, at least 38% of Indian households have purchased packaged food products—still within their expiration dates—that turned out to be contaminated with insects, mold, or other impurities. This alarming insight comes from a recent survey by LocalCircles, a community-based platform. Released on World Health Day 2025, the survey paints a

PVR Inox Kanpur Raid: Expired Chicken, Fake Expiry Stickers Found 0

Report The Food Safety Department recently raided PVR Inox at Z Square Mall in Kanpur and uncovered several violations of food safety standards. Officials discovered that someone had replaced the original expiry date stickers on expired food and was selling it. They identified expired chicken patties and bread, as well as plant-based chicken patties priced

Study Finds Sucralose Increases Hunger by Confusing the Brain 0

Artificial sweeteners, including sucralose, have long been a staple for diabetics and those watching their calorie intake. These sugar substitutes promise the sweetness of sugar without the extra calories. Sucralose, a calorie-free sweetener found in diet sodas, baked goods, and chewing gum, is 600 times sweeter than sugar. Despite its popularity as a weight-management tool,

FSSAI Reclassifies Food Packaging as Critical for Safety with CoC Requirement 0
- Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 5, 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has redefined “food grade packaging material” as essential for food safety, signaling a shift in regulatory focus. Announced on April 3, 2025, this update imposes stricter compliance requirements under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. What’s New? Certificate of Conformity Requirement: All food packaging
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FSSAI Approves Use of Recycled PET for Food Packaging 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 5, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised its packaging regulations to permit the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food packaging, marking a major shift toward sustainability. Ensuring Food Safety Standards Under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, FSSAI has lifted its ban on recycled
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Union Minister Prahlad Joshi urges Immediate Action on Fake Paneer 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 5, 2025
Report Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs Prahlad Joshi has urged Health Minister J P Nadda to take swift action against the sale of counterfeit and adulterated paneer in fast food outlets, restaurants, and markets across the country. In a letter to the Health Minister, Joshi brought attention to the growing number of consumer
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Understanding Risk Categorisation in India’s Food Safety System 0

Food safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. To ensure that the food we eat is safe, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plays a key role. One of its most effective strategies is risk categorisation. This system groups food businesses based on the level of risk they pose to public health. By doing so,

Toxic Buckwheat: Uttarakhand Bans Loose Sales After Mass Illness 0

Report Contaminated buckwheat flour sickened nearly 300 people in Dehradun, prompting Uttarakhand’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department to enforce strict new rules. The department now mandates that grocers sell buckwheat flour only in sealed packets and only if they possess a valid food licence. It has completely banned loose or unauthorized sales across the

212,000+ Pounds of Liquid Eggs Recalled Over Contamination Risk 0

Report The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Cargill Kitchen Solutions is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products due to possible contamination with sodium hypochlorite—the main ingredient in bleach. Recalled Products Distributed Across Multiple States Cargill produced the affected liquid egg products on March 12 and 13.

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India’s Packaged Food Nightmares: Mice in Syrup, Frogs in Snacks 0

PVR Inox Kanpur Raid: Expired Chicken, Fake Expiry Stickers Found 0

Study Finds Sucralose Increases Hunger by Confusing the Brain 0

FSSAI Reclassifies Food Packaging as Critical for Safety with CoC Requirement 0

FSSAI Approves Use of Recycled PET for Food Packaging 0

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi urges Immediate Action on Fake Paneer 0

Understanding Risk Categorisation in India’s Food Safety System 0

Toxic Buckwheat: Uttarakhand Bans Loose Sales After Mass Illness 0

212,000+ Pounds of Liquid Eggs Recalled Over Contamination Risk 0

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