Five Years On, Kerala’s First Food Analytical Lab Yet to Function Fully
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- February 4, 2026
Food Manifest Key Update SRM University–Andhra Pradesh has announced an immediate two-week holiday starting November 7, 2025, after several students reportedly developed symptoms of food poisoning. The university is using the break to strengthen hygiene and safety measures across the campus. In a statement issued on November 6, the administration said it will conduct deep cleaning, fumigation,
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety Department has launched the new Food Street Hub at Shanghumugham as part of the Modernisation of Food Streets project. Health Minister Veena George inaugurated the facility, while Public Works Minister P. A. Mohammed Riyas opened the Shanghumugham Beach beautification project. Minister Veena George said the Food Street Hub initiative aims
READ MOREKey Update The Jharkhand food safety department has stepped up its inspection drive to curb the sale of fruit-based beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration salt (ORS). These products mislead consumers who rely on ORS for treating diarrhoea and dehydration. Officials Inspect Shops Across Ranchi Food safety officials in Ranchi and other districts are actively
READ MOREKey Update McDonald’s India has launched a Multi-Millet Bun as a nutritious alternative for its burgers, giving customers a healthier choice without compromising taste. The innovative bun was co-developed with India’s premier food research institute, the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Five Millets,
READ MOREKey Update A major food adulteration scandal has come to light in Boko town, Kamrup district, Assam, where several local tea stalls and hotels allegedly served synthetic, chemical-laced milk for years. The revelation was made by a vigilant student organisation, which uncovered evidence that customers were consuming a powder-based substitute posing as genuine milk. How
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety Lab in Pathanamthitta entered a new era of testing excellence with the inauguration of its upgraded, state-of-the-art facility. Health Minister Veena George formally opened the new lab on Tuesday. The project, fully funded by the State government, marks a major milestone in Kerala’s efforts to strengthen food safety monitoring and
READ MOREKey Update The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department conducted a surprise inspection at an oil mill in Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh and found around 3,500 litres of mustard oil being processed in unhygienic conditions. During the raid, officials discovered oil stored in rusted containers and handled without proper hygiene practices, posing a serious risk
READ MOREKey Update The Karnataka HC has directed the Central Government to revise the current food safety framework and categorise food business operators into small, medium, and large establishments. Justice M. Nagaprasanna observed that such classification would help set hygiene and operational standards proportionate to the size and nature of each business. The court noted that
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