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Beverage Giants Challenge India’s rPET Bottle Mandate0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 3, 2025
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?0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- March 1, 2025
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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Mustard Oil Adulteration: Court Orders FSSAI Probe0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 1, 2025
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
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Karnataka Takes Strong Action to Ensure Food and Drug Safety0
- 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 Efforts0
- 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 Vegetables0
- 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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Spices Board Strengthens Food Safety Regulations for Indian Spices0
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- February 28, 2025
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 Karnataka0
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- February 28, 2025
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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FSSAI to Announce New MRL Values for Spices0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 28, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is preparing to announce 98 new maximum residue level (MRL) values for spices, defining the acceptable pesticide residue limits in food products. Currently, farmers struggle to comply with the 18 MRL values in place, as they are extremely stringent. FSSAI officials stated that the finalized
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