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  • Vijayawada Railway Station Receives ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification

    Vijayawada Railway Station Receives ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification0

    Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded Vijayawada railway station the prestigious ‘Eat Right Station’ certification. This recognition acknowledges the station’s commitment to maintaining exemplary hygiene and following safe food practices, setting a benchmark for others. With a score of over 85% in the certification assessment, Vijayawada station has earned

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  • FSSAI Investigates Seaweed Products Over Health Concerns

    FSSAI Investigates Seaweed Products Over Health Concerns0

    Report In Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala health activists have raised concerns, prompting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to investigate three seaweed-based products developed by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI). The Campaign Against Pseudo Science Using Law and Ethics (CAPSULE), a public health initiative under the Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP), filed

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  • FSSAI CEO Calls for Responsible Food Safety Compliance

    FSSAI CEO Calls for Responsible Food Safety Compliance0

    Report On Friday, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), urged food business entrepreneurs (FBO) to responsibly incorporate sugar and artificial sweeteners into processed foods. More than 400 participants, including food business operators (FBOs), manufacturers, and regulatory agencies, attended the program held in Hyderabad. Rao emphasized that

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  • Red Alert: The Hidden Dangers of Red Dye No. 40

    Red Alert: The Hidden Dangers of Red Dye No. 400

    Report The recent ban on red dye No. 3 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sparked widespread concern among consumers, prompting them to re-evaluate their food choices. Many are not only checking for the presence of red dye No. 3 but are also scrutinizing other products for potentially harmful ingredients. In this

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  • Maltodextrin: A Hidden Threat Worse Than Sugar?

    Maltodextrin: A Hidden Threat Worse Than Sugar?0

    Many consumers overlook the nutritional information on food packages, but Instagram influencer Foodpharmer’s recent viral video highlights a hidden ingredient—maltodextrin—that may be more harmful than sugar. The video shows that maltodextrin, found in popular packaged Indian foods like Nestle Cerelac, spikes blood sugar levels, raising concerns among health-conscious individuals. Why is Maltodextrin Considered ‘Worse than

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  • Kerala’s Food Safety Labs to Gain NABL Accreditation

    Kerala’s Food Safety Labs to Gain NABL Accreditation0

    Report Kerala is on track to have its food safety laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in microbiology. This follows the launch of a new microbiology laboratory at the Government Analysts Laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Timely Accreditation for All Laboratories Health Minister Veena George confirmed that the

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