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Kerala Launches ₹20 Bottle Buyback Scheme to Tackle Waste, Boost Food Safety0
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- August 2, 2025
Key Development In a significant move to tackle environmental pollution and protect public health, the Kerala government is launching a bottle buyback scheme for liquor bottles sold through Bevco outlets. This deposit-return initiative, aimed at promoting cleaner surroundings and safer food environments, will roll out as a pilot project in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur this September.
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Kerala Approves KINFRA Food Park at Kunnukara0
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- August 1, 2025
Key Development The Kerala government has granted administrative approval to set up a KINFRA food processing park in Kunnukara village, Ernakulam district. Officials will develop the project under the state’s Mini Food Park scheme, using financial assistance from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). Government Accelerates Plans for Hygienic Food Processing Units Officials plan
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India Embraces Healthier Beverage Choices as Sugar-Free Trend Grows0
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- August 1, 2025
Key Development Indian consumers are actively cutting back on sugar by choosing soft drinks with little or no added sugar. In the first half of 2025, over 55% of total beverage sales came from low-sugar or sugar-free products like Pepsi Black, 7Up (no sugar), and Gatorade (no sugar), according to Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s Indian bottling
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Gujarat Invites Public Input on Stricter Food Safety Penalties0
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- August 1, 2025
Key Development The Gujarat government has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the penal provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), under the Health and Family Welfare Department, is leading the effort to tighten enforcement and promote safer food practices across
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Hepatitis Cases Surge in Delhi-NCR Amid Monsoon Rains0
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- August 1, 2025
At a Glance Nearly 40% spike in Delhi-NCR in hepatitis A and E cases reported Contaminated water, food, and poor sanitation are identified as key causes Children and pregnant women are most affected Doctors urge vaccination, boiled water, and hygiene Slum areas and waterlogged zones hit hardest Key Development Hospitals across Delhi-NCR are witnessing a
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Samosa Sizes Spark Demand for Food Price Standards0
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- August 1, 2025
Key Development During a discussion in the Lok Sabha on July 31, actor, singer, and BJP MP Ravi Kishan raised a consumer-centric issue: why do the same snacks vary so much in size and cost across India? His remarks during Zero Hour highlighted the lack of uniformity in pricing and portion sizes of everyday foods
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FSSAI Pushes QR Code for Food Safety App0
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- August 1, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all food outlets—including restaurants, cafés, dhabas, and eateries—to prominently display a QR code linked to its existing Food Safety Connect mobile app. This new requirement, issued on 25 July, aims to boost consumer engagement and make it easier for the public to
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Mothers Selling Breast Milk Online – Is It Safe for Babies?0
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- July 31, 2025
Key Development A growing number of women, especially in the US, are selling their extra breast milk online. Some reportedly earn up to ₹87,000 a month. Parents unable to breastfeed are turning to Facebook, WhatsApp groups, and informal platforms to buy this milk. Even bodybuilders are consuming it, believing it’s rich in nutrients. But is
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NHRC Flags Food Safety Failures in Telangana Residential Schools0
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- July 31, 2025
Key Development The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the Telangana government to probe widespread food poisoning incidents in residential schools that sickened over 800 children. During its two-day camp in Hyderabad, the Commission flagged serious food safety lapses and demanded urgent corrective action. School Meals Under Scrutiny After Widespread Illness Speaking to the
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