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  • Jaipur Boosts Food Safety with Mobile Units & Microbiology Lab

    Jaipur Boosts Food Safety with Mobile Units & Microbiology Lab0

    Report In response to a quarter of food samples failing to meet quality standards in 2024, the health department has begun enforcing stricter food safety regulations. This includes, notably, the addition of 16 mobile food testing units and the establishment of a new microbiology laboratory in Jaipur to detect bacterial contamination in food items. Challenges

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  • US Drops Coconut from Food Allergen List, Boosting Exports!

    US Drops Coconut from Food Allergen List, Boosting Exports!0

    Report After years of advocacy by various participants in the coconut industry, the US has recently removed coconut from its list of food allergens. This decision has delighted coconut farmers, primarily from southern India. Until now, the US government classified coconut as a tree nut under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act. The

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  • Mercury in Seafood: Balancing Health Benefits and Risks

    Mercury in Seafood: Balancing Health Benefits and Risks0

    Seafood is a powerhouse of nutrition, providing high-quality protein, essential vitamins, minerals, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Regular consumption is associated with numerous health benefits, including enhanced cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and optimal growth in children. However, mercury contamination in fish and shellfish raises concerns about its safety, particularly for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and

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  • MP Calls for Stricter Regulations and Higher Taxes on Junk Food

    MP Calls for Stricter Regulations and Higher Taxes on Junk Food0

    Report Rajya Sabha BJP MP Sujeet Kumar on Friday urged the government to enforce stricter regulations on packaged foods and introduce higher taxes to curb the significant rise in junk food consumption. He emphasized that without immediate action, the growing trend could lead to severe health consequences for the population. Link Between Junk Food and

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  • Why Healthy Eating in India Comes at a High Price

    Why Healthy Eating in India Comes at a High Price0

    In India, healthy eating remains out of reach for many due to the high cost of nutritious foods. While junk food and processed snacks are cheap and widely available, fresh produce, lean proteins, and other wholesome foods are often unaffordable. This growing price gap, coupled with low-income levels, makes it difficult for a large portion

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  • Kasaragod Hotels Face Health Crackdown

    Kasaragod Hotels Face Health Crackdown0

    Report The Kasaragod municipal health department conducted inspections across the city, uncovering expired food, banned plastic products, and poor waste management practices in several hotels and canteens. Officials confiscated expired food items from several establishments, including Signature Metro on MG Road, Udupi Arya Bhavan in Karanthakkad, and Shalimar, Century, Moonlight, and Homecho near the new

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