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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
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 2, 2024
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.
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ANU Students Protest Over Poor Hostel Food Quality 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 2, 2024
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,
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Food Safety Official Warns Against Harmful Food Packaging Practices 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 2, 2024
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
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Indian Restaurant in England Faces Heat Over Food Safety Failures 0

Report The Tandoori Mahal, an Indian restaurant in Wallasey, England, has admitted to 13 food safety violations, including failing to manage pests and protect food from contamination. In 2017, authorities accused the restaurant of poor hygiene practices, citing inadequate pest control and unclean premises. Despite these warnings, the restaurant, owned by Ajmol Ali, continued to violate

Reducing Health Risks from Natural Toxins in Food 0

Food provides essential nourishment, but some naturally occurring substances, known as natural toxins, can pose significant health risks if consumed in certain quantities or under specific conditions. These toxins, produced by plants, fungi, and animals as defence mechanisms, can range from mild irritants to severe threats causing organ damage, neurological issues, or even cancer. The

Food Poisoning Incident in Kochi Leads to Closure of Catering Establishment 0

Report The Food Safety Department swiftly shut down Lillie’s Kitchen, a catering establishment in north Ernakulam, after students from a special school in Kozhikode fell ill following the consumption of food provided by the business during a recreational trip. The department also revoked the establishment’s catering license due to unhygienic food preparation practices. Boat Violations

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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

Indian Restaurant in England Faces Heat Over Food Safety Failures 0

Reducing Health Risks from Natural Toxins in Food 0

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