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- September 16, 2025
Report On Tuesday night, postgraduate students at Osmania University in Hyderabad staged a protest after a student found a razor blade in a meal served at one of the campus hostels. Outraged students claimed that foreign objects in their food had become a recurring issue. The incident occurred during dinner at the New Godavari Hostel
READ MOREReport The Additional District Magistrate-cum-Adjudicating Officer of North Goa has penalized multiple food business operators for violating food safety regulations. Fines for Adulterated Gin and Whiskey Authorities fined gin sellers ₹50,000 each for using erythrosine, a synthetic colourant banned under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011. Additionally, a
READ MOREHave you ever wondered if the fruits, vegetables, and grains we consume daily are truly safe from harmful chemicals? Farmers often use pesticides and other chemicals to protect crops from insects, weeds, and diseases, ensuring better yield and quality. However, traces of these chemicals can remain on the food we eat, sometimes at levels that
READ MOREOverview The government has confirmed that rice exports to the European Union (EU) from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have reported no aflatoxin detections in the past five years. In a written response to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, stated that individual countries, including the
READ MOREOverview With temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius and heat waves persisting in Erode district in Tamilnadu for three weeks, demand for cool refreshments, especially fresh juices, has surged. People increasingly consume fresh and packaged juices, watermelon, pearl millet porridge, buttermilk, tender coconut, and cold beverages to stay hydrated. Many areas have also seen the emergence
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to intensify their monitoring of Dairy Analogues throughout March, considering the increased demand for dairy products during the current festive season. Purpose of the Monitoring FSSAI aims to prevent food contamination and ensure proper labeling amid heightened
READ MORESummer is a season filled with backyard BBQs, picnics, and fresh foods shared with friends and family. However, the heat and humidity also make food safety more crucial. Warm temperatures create an ideal environment for bacteria to multiply, and food can spoil quickly if not handled properly. To enjoy all the delicious flavours of summer
READ MOREReport With Holi approaching, the Food Safety & Drug Administration (FSDA) in Prayagraj has ramped up its efforts to stop the sale of adulterated ingredients like khoya, mawa, and other vital products commonly used during the festival. “We monitor food safety throughout the year, but the increased demand during the festive season opens the door
READ MOREReport In March 2024, the Karnataka government imposed a ban on harmful artificial dyes in foods like manchurian, kebabs, and cotton candy to protect public health. However, a recent reality check reveals that brightly coloured food items are still widely available, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the ban. FDA Findings Reveal Unsafe Food In
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