Crack Down on Substandard Food & Drink in North Goa
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 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
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREFruits 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
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREReport Brown Foods, a biotech startup based in Boston, United States has unveiled UnReal Milk, the world’s first lab-grown whole cow milk produced using mammalian cell culture. Unlike plant-based alternatives, UnReal Milk replicates the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of traditional cow milk, containing all essential proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Scientific Validation and Key Dairy
READ MOREMaintaining proper kitchen hygiene is crucial to preventing the spread of illness-causing germs. While washing hands is a common practice, it’s equally important to ensure your kitchen surfaces and cleaning tools, like sponges, remain free from harmful bacteria. Improperly cleaned surfaces can lead to cross-contamination, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses. From wiping down counters
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