Blog 3 Columns

Food Safety Department Intensifies Canteen Inspections in Noida 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 4, 2024
Report The food safety department collected food samples from 40 canteens across hospitals, schools, and colleges in Noida and Greater Noida. Assistant Commissioner Sarvesh Kumar revealed that the district hosts approximately 270 active canteens in health and educational facilities. “We aim to ensure that all food served in these establishments complies with safety and quality
READ MORE
Telangana Strengthens Food Safety in Schools and Hostels 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 4, 2024
Special Officers Deployed to Monitor Institutions Reacting to recent food poisoning cases in Telangana’s educational institutions, Hyderabad District Collector Anudeep Durishetty appointed 82 special officers to oversee 164 residential schools and hostels. The initiative prioritizes sanitation and hygiene, aiming to safeguard the health and well-being of students. Officials Conduct On-Site Inspection Collector Durishetty, along with
READ MORE
Understanding Solanine: Why Plants Produce This Toxin 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 3, 2024
Plant-based diets have gained widespread attention for their health benefits in recent years. However, many people overlook the fact that some plants contain natural toxins that can harm your health. One of the most common and potentially harmful of these is solanine, a bitter toxin present in vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. While
READ MORE

BfR Creates Fun, Educational Book on Food Safety for Kids 0

Report The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Germany (BfR) has launched a children’s book, “Luis and Maya’s Adventure in the Shrinking Lab: Searching for Clues in the Kitchen,” designed to teach kids about food safety. The story follows two students, Luis and Maya, as they explore the BfR shrinking lab and meet Fred, an

FSSAI Classifies Packaged Drinking Water as ‘High-Risk Food’0

New Safety Regulations for Packaged Water In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has classified packaged drinking and mineral water as “High-Risk Food.” This decision follows the government’s October announcement to eliminate the need for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for these products. As a result, packaged drinking

Indian Spices Face Quality Scrutiny Abroad, Government Acts to Ensure Safety 0

Report The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that Indian spices are not banned in Singapore or Hong Kong, despite some quality concerns. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed Lok Sabha on Friday that food safety authorities in these countries had previously recalled specific batches of Indian spice mixtures due to ethylene oxide (EtO) levels

Preventing Airborne Contamination in Food: Best Practices for Safety 0

Airborne contamination in food poses a serious threat to food safety and public health. Harmful agents such as bacteria, viruses, mould spores, dust, and environmental pollutants can easily travel through the air, settling on food during preparation, storage, or serving. This type of contamination is especially concerning in environments where hygiene and ventilation are insufficient.

ANU Students Protest Over Poor Hostel Food Quality 0

Report Students at Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU), Guntur, staged a protest on November 29, 2024, demanding better food quality in the hostel mess. They alleged finding insects in rice and sambar, with one report claiming a frog was discovered in the sambar. Hundreds of students gathered at the university’s main gate and the Vice-Chancellor’s chamber,

Food Safety Official Warns Against Harmful Food Packaging Practices 0

Unsafe Packaging Practices Highlighted The Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Saturday emphasized the dangers of using non-food grade materials for packing food. Small eateries, including roadside vendors like ‘thattukadas’, commonly use newspapers to wrap food. This practice allows harmful chemicals such as lead and dyes to mix with the food, posing serious

Food Manifest

The house of resource for food safety.

Blog 3 Columns

Food Safety Department Intensifies Canteen Inspections in Noida 0

Telangana Strengthens Food Safety in Schools and Hostels 0

Understanding Solanine: Why Plants Produce This Toxin 0

BfR Creates Fun, Educational Book on Food Safety for Kids 0

FSSAI Classifies Packaged Drinking Water as ‘High-Risk Food’0

Indian Spices Face Quality Scrutiny Abroad, Government Acts to Ensure Safety 0

Preventing Airborne Contamination in Food: Best Practices for Safety 0

ANU Students Protest Over Poor Hostel Food Quality 0

Food Safety Official Warns Against Harmful Food Packaging Practices 0

About Food Manifest

Food Manifest

Contact Us

Get In Touch With Us

Latest Posts

India Embraces Probiotics: Traditional Foods Aid Gut Health

Nestlé to Remove Artificial Colors from U.S. Products by 2026

India Grows Global Roots with New Potato Innovation Center

Uttarakhand Tightens Food Safety on Kanwar Route

India Sees Modest Rise in Daily Calorie Intake, Says NSO

Health & Welness

Key Trends Shaping the Food and Beverage Industry in 2021

COVID and Coronavirus: Truth v/s Myth

Potassium - What You Need To Know.

A to Z

News

Food Safety

Health & Wellness

Resources

Join Us!

Terms & Conditions

Contact Us