Crack Down on Substandard Food & Drink in North Goa
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 2025
Report Pharmacy students at SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)-Hyderabad in Jadcherla conducted a simple test on the campus mess’s paneer, revealing that it was allegedly synthetic. A video taken during the test showed the paneer cubes turning bluish-black when they applied tincture iodine. What is Synthetic Paneer? The Food Safety and Standards
READ MOREReport On Monday, Tetra Pak announced the launch of its new packaging materials in India, incorporating 5% certified recycled polymers. This makes Tetra Pak the first company in India’s food and beverage packaging industry to introduce such an initiative. The move aligns with the country’s upcoming Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2022, which will take
READ MORELab-grown meat, also known as cultured, cell-based, or cultivated meat, is a groundbreaking innovation in food technology that offers an ethical and sustainable alternative to traditional meat production. Unlike plant-based substitutes, lab-grown meat is real meat developed from animal cells without the need for raising or slaughtering animals. Scientists believe this advancement could address pressing
READ MOREReport Health department officials conducted rigorous inspections across Maradu municipality, Kochi to ensure food safety and hygiene compliance in hotels. In the Kottaram area, they inspected eight hotels and found one serving stale food. Authorities immediately seized the unsafe food and imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on the establishment for violating food safety regulations. Strict
READ MOREReport Thiruvananthapuram: The district food safety department organized an ‘Eat Right’ walkathon on Saturday, following the guidelines of the National Health and Family Welfare Department. District Collector Anu Kumari flagged off the event, which started from Kowdiar Park and ended at Kanakakunnu Palace. The initiative aimed to promote the ‘Eat Right India’ campaign, highlighting disease
READ MOREReport On Friday in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court permitted AR Dairy Food Private Limited to resume operations for all its units, except those manufacturing ghee and skimmed milk powder. FSSAI License Suspension Sparks Legal Challenge Justice V. Lakshminarayanan issued the interim order in response to a petition from
READ MORENon-stick cookware has revolutionized modern cooking, making it easier to prepare meals with minimal oil and effortless cleaning. However, concerns about potential health risks have led many to question its safety. The primary issue lies in the materials used for the non-stick coating, particularly PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) and its earlier association with PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid). Additionally,
READ MOREReport The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered bakeries, hotels, eateries, and roadside vendors to stop using wood and charcoal and switch to cleaner fuel alternatives by July 8. Officials have warned of strict action against those who fail to comply. Politicians and Bakers Oppose the Ban Several political leaders and industry representatives argue that
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