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- August 9, 2025
Report The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to implement food safety regulations within three months, requiring clear and prominent display of key details on packaged food products. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan firmly pressed the need for transparent labelling. “Do all of you have grandchildren?” Justice Pardiwala asked.
READ MOREKeeping food safe goes beyond using fresh ingredients—it requires keeping everything around it clean and germ-free. In the food industry, sanitizing plays a major role in preventing contamination, maintaining hygiene, and protecting our health. Whether food workers run a large processing plant or a small hotel kitchen, they must sanitize properly to stop harmful bacteria,
READ MOREReport Andhra Pradesh is set to launch its first-ever State Food Lab in Visakhapatnam this April as construction nears completion. The lab, spread across 12,000 square feet, has been built at a cost of approximately ₹20 crore. It will feature cutting-edge technology to test the quality of food samples collected by government agencies. The lab will also
READ MOREReport In a major public health alert, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka found 95 out of 255 bottled water samples unsafe and 88 substandard during inspections held in February and March. These tests were part of a statewide drive, during which officials collected 296 bottled water samples. Authorities are still analyzing
READ MOREOrganizers The BioNEST Incubation Centre at CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), in collaboration with the International Training Centre for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (ITCFSAN) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), is hosting a two-day workshop on “Food Safety and Standard Laws” on April 24 and 25. What to Expect
READ MOREFood safety is essential to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses, and disinfection plays a vital role in this process. While sanitization reduces harmful microorganisms to safe levels, disinfection goes further by eliminating these germs. This is particularly important in food preparation areas, where pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, and Norovirus can cause serious health risks
READ MOREReport KFC has launched its India Sahyog Program in Kerala after successfully supporting over 1,100 restaurants in Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad. The program began in Thiruvananthapuram, providing training to more than 100 local restaurants on food safety, hygiene, customer service, and profitability. Recognition from Authorities State Food Safety Commissioner Afsana Parveen praised KFC’s efforts, noting
READ MOREReport The Bombay High Court has ordered Aquapeya, a packaged water brand that raised Rs 70 lakh from Shark Tank judges Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal, to immediately stop manufacturing and selling its products. The order follows a lawsuit filed by Bisleri International. Bisleri, the market leader in India’s packaged water sector, filed a lawsuit
READ MOREReport NSF has introduced Certification Guideline 537, ensuring non-food compounds and food equipment materials are free from harmful PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals.” These substances, used for their water- and stain-resistant properties, are linked to serious health risks like cancer and liver disease. Key Features of Certification Guideline 537 Evidence-Based:
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