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Public Meet on Food Safety & Adulteration in Mysuru, Aug 30 0

Key Updates The Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) will hold a public meeting on August 30 to address growing concerns about food adulteration and safety in the city. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at 6/1 Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, Mysuru. Since its formation, MGP has actively worked to educate the public about how commonly consumed

India Extends Fortified Rice Programme to 2028, Strengthens Food Safety 0

Key Update The Government of India has extended its fortified rice initiative under all food security schemes until December 2028, committing ₹17,082 crore to strengthen public health and food safety. By enriching rice with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, the government aims to actively combat anaemia and other micronutrient deficiencies. Since replacing all rice

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0

Key Update While many parts of Kerala continue to report coconut oil adulteration, Kannur presents a different picture. Over the past two years, the Food Safety Department has not reported a single case of coconut oil adulteration in the district. Instead, the highest number of complaints have involved jaggery laced with synthetic colours, widely sold

Glove Inside a Sandwich: Zomato Probes Gurugram Customer’s Shocking Discovery 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update A Gurugram resident has raised a serious food safety concern after allegedly discovering a glove inside a sandwich ordered via Zomato. The customer, Satish Sarawagi, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), shared the incident on social media on Tuesday, tagging Zomato, Zomato Care, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). He
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Phenyl in School Meal: Timely Check Averts Major Tragedy in Chhattisgarh 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update A potential tragedy was averted at a government-run residential porta-cabin school in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, when staff discovered phenyl, a toxic chemical, in vegetables prepared for dinner. The school, located in a Maoist-affected tribal belt, houses 426 students. The contamination came to light during the school’s routine food tasting protocol, a safety
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Saudi Arabia Mandates Certified Food Safety Specialists in Central Kitchens 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has rolled out comprehensive new regulations for central kitchens across the Kingdom, requiring them to comply with higher food safety and operational standards. The updated rules mandate the hiring of certified food safety specialists and the implementation of advanced technical systems. Key Operational Requirements Introduced Under
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Mumbai Police Bust Fake Paneer Racket, Seize 550 kg of Cheese Analogue 0

Key Update In a major operation against food adulteration, Mumbai Police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 550 kilograms of cheese analogue falsely sold as malai paneer during a raid in Antop Hill on August 25. Acting on orders from senior FDA officials, the crime branch’s control unit led the raid. Officials targeted

Adulterated, Untouched: Telangana’s Food Safety Crackdown Stalls 0

Overview Despite a sharp rise in food adulteration across Telangana—particularly in Hyderabad—enforcement efforts remain sluggish. Over the past four months, food safety officials carried out 5,088 inspections and flagged 381 eateries. Yet, more than 60% of these establishments escaped any penalty. Between 2020 and 2025, authorities tested 18,283 food samples across the state. Of those,

7Up Zero Sugar Tropical Soda Recalled Due to Mislabelling 0

Key Update Buffalo Rock Company Inc., an independent bottler based in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, has recalled more than 23,000 cans of 7Up Zero Sugar Tropical Soda after discovering it had mistakenly filled them with the full-sugar version. Despite being labelled “Zero Sugar,” the affected cans contain a sugary formula. The U.S. Food and Drug

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Public Meet on Food Safety & Adulteration in Mysuru, Aug 30 0

India Extends Fortified Rice Programme to 2028, Strengthens Food Safety 0

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0

Glove Inside a Sandwich: Zomato Probes Gurugram Customer’s Shocking Discovery 0

Phenyl in School Meal: Timely Check Averts Major Tragedy in Chhattisgarh 0

Saudi Arabia Mandates Certified Food Safety Specialists in Central Kitchens 0

Mumbai Police Bust Fake Paneer Racket, Seize 550 kg of Cheese Analogue 0

Adulterated, Untouched: Telangana’s Food Safety Crackdown Stalls 0

7Up Zero Sugar Tropical Soda Recalled Due to Mislabelling 0

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