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Skittles Removes Titanium Dioxide Amid Health Concerns and EU Ban 0

Report Skittles has removed titanium dioxide from its ingredients in response to growing concerns about the additive’s potential health risks. Mars, the parent company of Skittles, announced that it completed the phase-out of the additive in its U.S. products by the end of 2024. This decision reflects rising consumer demand for cleaner ingredients and aligns

FSSAI Urges States to Curb Obesity, Cut Oil Use by 10%0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged States and Union Territories to ramp up efforts to combat obesity and cut down edible oil consumption by 10%. During the 47th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on May 27 in New Delhi, FSSAI officials emphasised the urgency of tackling these growing

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert: What Sets Them Apart?0

When you enjoy a cold treat like ice cream or frozen dessert, you expect it to be safe, tasty, and true to its label. In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) enforces strict regulations to ensure these products meet high standards of safety, quality, and transparency. Though both may look similar, they differ

FSSAI Bans ‘100%’ Claims on Food Labels and Ads 0

Regulator Orders Immediate Removal of Misleading Claims FSSAI has officially directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to stop using the term “100%” and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. In its May 28, 2025 advisory, the authority flagged these terms as vague, unregulated, and potentially misleading under Indian food laws. No

Packaged Drinking Water Alert: From BIS to FSSAI, Safety in Question 0

Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) no longer requires mandatory certification for packaged drinking water. Now, only the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issues licenses. This regulatory shift has pushed 20-litre water cans delivered to homes into the ‘high-risk’ category, sparking serious safety concerns. Unlabelled, Reused, and Risky: Water Cans Flood

Poison in the Waves? Kochi Shipwreck Fuels Seafood Contamination Fears 0

Shipwreck Triggers Panic in Coastal Kerala The sinking of the cargo ship MSC ELSA 3, 38 nautical miles off the Kochi coast, has triggered widespread concern about marine pollution and seafood safety. Authorities imposed a 20-kilometre fishing ban around the shipwreck, severely affecting local fishing communities already facing economic hardship. What was initially seen as

Vande Bharat Serves Expired Juice, Triggers Food Safety Outrage 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2025
Report Premium train, premium price — but expired juice? Passengers on the Mangaluru–Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express were left shocked after being served beverages past their expiry date. On Thursday, railway staff served juice packets that had expired on March 24, nearly two months ago, to passengers travelling from Mangaluru to Thiruvananthapuram. The incident has ignited
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Court Fines Jaggery Seller ₹1 Lakh for Illegal Artificial Colors 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2025
Overview The Thamarassery Judicial First Class Magistrate Court fined Shalimar Traders ₹1 lakh and sentenced its manager to imprisonment until the next hearing for selling jaggery mixed with unauthorised artificial colours, Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine. Judge T. Faiz delivered the verdict, while Assistant Public Prosecutor Jeffry George Joseph represented the prosecution. Food Safety Officials Detect
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FSSAI Issues Guidelines for Safe, Sustainable Use of r-PET Packaging 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released long-awaited guidelines governing the use of recycled PET (r-PET) in food and beverage packaging. These rules introduce strict safety requirements to ensure that only high-quality, contaminant-free r-PET enters the food supply chain. Under the new framework, only r-PET processed through FSSAI-approved decontamination methods
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Skittles Removes Titanium Dioxide Amid Health Concerns and EU Ban 0

FSSAI Urges States to Curb Obesity, Cut Oil Use by 10%0

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert: What Sets Them Apart?0

FSSAI Bans ‘100%’ Claims on Food Labels and Ads 0

Packaged Drinking Water Alert: From BIS to FSSAI, Safety in Question 0

Poison in the Waves? Kochi Shipwreck Fuels Seafood Contamination Fears 0

Vande Bharat Serves Expired Juice, Triggers Food Safety Outrage 0

Court Fines Jaggery Seller ₹1 Lakh for Illegal Artificial Colors 0

FSSAI Issues Guidelines for Safe, Sustainable Use of r-PET Packaging 0

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