Five Years On, Kerala’s First Food Analytical Lab Yet to Function Fully
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- February 4, 2026
Food Manifest Key Update Kobe University researchers discover how a tiny plant protein helps pumpkins pull toxins from soil — a finding that links food safety with soil cleanup. That bright orange pumpkin on your plate might be doing more than adding colour to your meal. Scientists at Kobe University, Japan, have found that pumpkins and other
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has deployed an authorised officer to monitor and inspect food imports at the Air Cargo Complex of Kannur International Airport, Kerala. This decision officially designates the airport as a new entry point for imported food products into India. Kannur Airport Becomes New Food Import
READ MOREKey Update The Delhi Police have uncovered a fake ENO manufacturing unit operating out of a rented house in the Ibrahimpur area of north Delhi. During the raid, officers seized more than 91,000 fake ENO sachets, along with raw ingredients, packaging material, and machinery used to produce and pack the fake products. Police arrested two
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has fined Parag Milk Foods Limited ₹6.14 lakh for alleged lapses in product quality standards, the dairy firm informed stock exchanges on Monday. Details of the Penalty In its filing with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., Parag Milk Foods said that FSSAI’s
READ MOREKey Development The Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TSHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports on a suspected food poisoning incident at the BC Welfare Boys Hostel in Dharmavaram, under Itikyala mandal in Jogulamba Gadwal district. On November 1, 52 students fell ill after eating dinner at the hostel. Officials said the students
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety Department launched an investigation after a Plus One student from St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School, Peruvanthanam, reportedly fell ill after consuming a soft drink in Idukki. The student, Martin, started vomiting and developed diarrhoea soon after drinking the beverage. Doctors first admitted him to Peerumedu Taluk Hospital and later shifted
READ MOREGovernment Departments Told to Go Plastic-Free Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed all government departments to stop using plastic bottles in offices and official events. In a circular issued on October 28, he reinforced the state’s commitment to environmental protection and ordered departments to use only eco-friendly alternatives in meetings and functions. He also instructed
READ MOREKey Update The Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled several herbal inhalers — a popular pick-me-up sold at airport kiosks, roadside stalls, and online — after laboratory tests revealed unsafe levels of microbial contamination in multiple brands. Tests on Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler, Formula 2 (Registration No. G309/62), manufactured by Hong Thai Panich,
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