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BeMC Cracks Down on Unsafe Sweets Ahead of Diwali 0

Key Update Food safety officials of the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) in Odisha destroyed nearly 400 kilograms of stale sweets and synthetic food colours during inspections at several sweet shops on Sunday. They also collected fines of over ₹1.27 lakh from shop owners for violating food safety regulations. Raids Conducted Across Silk City As part

Wild Mushrooms Hospitalise Six Near Thiruvananthapuram 0

Key Update A family of six from Thodumala, Amboori, Thiruvananthapuram, fell ill after consuming wild mushrooms on Thursday and were rushed to the hospital. The affected members include Mohanan (65), his wife Savitri (60), their son Arun (36), daughter-in-law Suma (30), and grandchildren Anaswara (14) and Abhishek (12). Symptoms and Medical Response The family fell

Madurai Celebrates World Food Day with a Healthy Twist 0

Key Update Madurai district celebrated World Food Day on Thursday with a Healthy Food Festival aimed at raising awareness about nutrition, particularly for pregnant women and children. District Collector K. J. Praveen Kumar inaugurated the event at the Madurai Collectorate, encouraging the community to embrace healthier and locally sourced foods. Anganwadi Workers Lead the Initiative

Festive Sweets Under Watch: Salem Intensifies Safety Checks 0
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- October 17, 2025
Key Update With just three days to go for Deepavali, the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu, intensified raids at sweet shops and manufacturing units. Over the past ten days, 19 officials inspected production areas and collected samples to ensure sweets and savouries meet strict hygiene standards. Officials directed manufacturers to keep their production
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Festive Food Alert: Contaminated Paneer and Khoya Seized Across India 0
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- October 17, 2025
Overview Ahead of the Diwali festival, food safety authorities across India have stepped up inspections to curb adulterated sweets and dairy products. Officials in Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Noida have seized contaminated paneer and khoya, ensuring safe and hygienic festive food for consumers. Uttar Pradesh UP FSDA uncovered large-scale production of fake paneer using urea,
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FSSAI Directs States to Fast-Track Consumer Complaints and Review Processes 0
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- October 17, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed state authorities to treat consumer complaints as a top priority and conduct fortnightly reviews to ensure timely resolution. FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani said, “Resolving complaints promptly will boost consumer confidence and public awareness about food safety.” Daily Enforcement Reporting and Accountability To
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Festive Food Safety Checks Across India Ahead of Diwali 0

Overview Ahead of the Diwali festival, food safety authorities across India have stepped up inspections and enforcement drives to ensure the safety and quality of sweets, snacks, and other festive food. Ludhiana The district food safety team intensified inspections to ensure that local markets sell safe and high-quality food. Officials collected nine samples of sweets,

Meet the Hyderabad doctor whose legal battle ended fake ORS claims!0

FSSAI Bars Food Brands from Using ‘ORS’ A Hyderabad paediatrician’s persistent campaign against sugary drinks falsely marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS) has led to a major policy shift. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the use of the term “ORS” on food and beverage labels unless the formulation strictly

FSSAI Bans Use of “ORS” in Food and Beverage Labels to Prevent Consumer Misleading 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all State and Union Territory Food Safety Commissioners and Central Licensing Authorities to ensure that food business operators (FBOs) immediately remove the term “ORS” from their product names, labels, and trademarks. The directive covers all instances where the term appears — whether

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BeMC Cracks Down on Unsafe Sweets Ahead of Diwali 0

Wild Mushrooms Hospitalise Six Near Thiruvananthapuram 0

Madurai Celebrates World Food Day with a Healthy Twist 0

Festive Sweets Under Watch: Salem Intensifies Safety Checks 0

Festive Food Alert: Contaminated Paneer and Khoya Seized Across India 0

FSSAI Directs States to Fast-Track Consumer Complaints and Review Processes 0

Festive Food Safety Checks Across India Ahead of Diwali 0

Meet the Hyderabad doctor whose legal battle ended fake ORS claims!0

FSSAI Bans Use of “ORS” in Food and Beverage Labels to Prevent Consumer Misleading 0

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