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Overview A viral video on social media reveals food vendors repackaging rotten strawberries and selling them as fresh in small plastic containers. This practice is not only unethical but also presents a serious health risk. Vendors are putting public health in jeopardy by selling old, fungus-infested strawberries, and there seems to be no action taken
READ MOREReport Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu announced on Saturday in Chandigarh, Punjab that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries will provide financial support to establish 100 new NABL-accredited food testing labs across India in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Inauguration of Food Testing Lab in Bathinda Bittu, who inaugurated a food testing laboratory at Maharaja Ranjit
READ MOREReport A recent study on bottled water from ten major brands in Kerala has uncovered the presence of plastic particles in the samples. The research shows that each litre of bottled water contains an average of three to ten plastic particles. The particles include various types, such as fibers, fragments, films, and pellets. This finding
READ MOREOverview The Karnataka High Court has ruled that manufacturers and packers are responsible for misbranded food products, not just sellers. Justice Suraj Govindaraj stated that Section 27(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 holds manufacturers and packers accountable if their products fail to meet legal and regulatory requirements, including misbranding. Food Safety Officials
READ MOREThe global food processing industry depends heavily on synthetic plastics like low-density polyethene (LDPE), high-density polyethene (HDPE), and polystyrene (PS) for food packaging. While these petroleum-based materials offer strength and flexibility, their widespread use contributes to plastic waste, raising environmental and health concerns due to microplastics and nanoplastics. Addressing this challenge, researchers at the National
READ MOREReport In Madurai, the food safety department hosted an awareness program at Teppakulam on Friday evening, focusing on hygiene and food safety for street food vendors and residents. The initiative aimed to educate vendors on the importance of adopting best practices to ensure safe and hygienic street food for the public. Theatrical Skit and Interactive
READ MOREEnergy drinks have become a go-to solution for people looking for a quick energy boost, whether to stay awake, enhance sports performance, or focus during studies. Marketed as instant energy boosters, they contain high amounts of caffeine, sugar, and stimulants like taurine and guarana. Popular brands such as Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar dominate the
READ MOREOverview Researchers from NIT Rourkela and the University of the Philippines Los Baños have developed an IoT-enabled smart colourimeter to monitor ingredient quality in processed foods. This device enables real-time tracking of colour and temperature variations, making it particularly valuable for analyzing oleogels and fat alternatives in the food industry. How the Smart Colourimeter Works
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