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- January 15, 2026
Food Manifest Overview A food safety crisis is unfolding in the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division as passengers unknowingly consume poor-quality food due to the lack of food safety officers. The health department has left the position of Food Safety Officer vacant for over a year, allowing food safety inspections to go unchecked. This oversight has allowed the sale
READ MOREReport U.S. authorities rejected at least 15 shipments of Indian mangoes after identifying discrepancies in the export paperwork, leading to estimated losses of $500,000 (approximately ₹4.3 crore) for exporters. The shipments, which landed at airports in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta, failed to meet documentation requirements despite undergoing the mandatory irradiation process in Mumbai.
READ MOREIn today’s fast-paced world, many people look for quick fixes to lose weight or feel healthier, which is why fad diets are so popular. Diets like keto, intermittent fasting, raw food plans, and detox diets often promise fast results, whether it’s weight loss, glowing skin, or more energy. But are these trendy diets safe? While
READ MOREReport To combat rising health issues among children, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to set up ‘Sugar Boards’ on their campuses. Acting on a recommendation from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), this initiative seeks to educate students about the dangers of excessive sugar intake.
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), operating under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has promised food and millet startups a simplified, fast-track licensing process. Balu Naik, Deputy Director at FSSAI, assured startups that they can obtain a license within a day if they apply under basic categories like
READ MOREReport FSSAI has directed all States and Union Territories to increase inspections and enforce stricter measures against the illegal use of unauthorised ripening agents such as calcium carbide and synthetic coatings on fruits. This directive ensures that only safe, properly ripened fruits reach consumers. Surveillance Increased in Fruit Markets and Storage FSSAI has instructed Commissioners
READ MOREReport At the inaugural session of a FICCI event, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), urged packaged food companies to take active responsibility for the nutritional quality of their products. As more Indians shift towards processed and ready-to-eat foods, Rao stressed the need to prevent nutrient
READ MOREEver wondered why milk spoils quickly when left out or why meat must be kept in the freezer? It all comes down to temperature. The way we store food—especially the temperature we keep it at—plays a crucial role in food safety, quality, and shelf life. Harmful bacteria thrive at certain temperatures, making food unsafe to
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