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Kitchen Licence Suspended After Rat Fever Outbreak in Tirunelveli College 0

Key Update The Department of Food Safety has suspended the licence of a private engineering college’s kitchen near Mela Thidiyoor in Thirunelveli after inspections revealed unhygienic conditions that posed a serious health risk to hostel students. The action followed an outbreak of leptospirosis (rat fever) among students, which prompted the Department of Public Health to

California Schools Say No to Ultra processed Foods 0

Key Update California will become the first U.S. state to remove certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law mandating a 10-year phase-out, with a complete ban by 2035. Schools must identify the specific products by June 2028, with guidance from the state Department of Public Health on compliance. Law Targets

Safe Sweets for Diwali: Citywide Inspections in Madurai 0

Key Update Ahead of Diwali, the Madurai district administration has ordered all sweet makers and food vendors to comply with food safety rules. Acting on directives from the Chennai Food Safety Commissioner, officials have begun inspections across the district. District Designated Officer (Food Safety) G. Selvaraj warned that violators will face legal action. Vendors Must

Sultan Bathery Health Department Seizes Unfit Food, Shuts Down Eateries 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 9, 2025
Key Development The municipal Health Department in Sultan Bathery in Wayanad inspected eateries across the town and seized unfit food items. During the inspection, officials shut down Al Junoub Kuzhimandi on Mysuru Road for operating in unhygienic conditions without proper waste management. Multiple Restaurants Face Action In addition, officials destroyed spoiled food from several other
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CCI Flags Food Safety, Not Competition, in Maggi Sauce Case 0
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- October 9, 2025
Complaint Alleged Unhygienic Production The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint accusing Nestlé India of using dirty water to manufacture Maggi Sauce at its Bicholim, Goa factory. The complaint, filed by Sarvesh M. Kolumbkar, claimed the company used a water extraction pump from an under-construction site and allegedly mislabelled bottles, misleading consumers.
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FSSAI Seizes Expired Stock from Gollapudi Dry Fruit Supplier 0
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- October 9, 2025
Wholesale Supplier Targeted The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), together with the Vigilance and Enforcement Departments, raided G.M. Food Products, a wholesale dry fruit supplier in Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, and confiscated a large quantity of expired stock. The operation took place on Tuesday under instructions from the Regional Vigilance and Enforcement
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Sugar Boards in 160 Kozhikode Schools to Curb Childhood Diabetes 0

‘Sugar Boards’ Installed Across 160 Schools The Food Safety Department’s district-level advisory committee has installed ‘sugar boards’ in 160 schools across Kozhikode, Kerala. The move is part of an ongoing health awareness campaign aimed at reducing excessive sugar consumption among students, a step officials hope will help combat rising cases of childhood diabetes. Progress Across

BIS Raises the Bar: New Vitamin Testing for Nutrient-rich Foods 0

Key Update The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised several Indian Standards for determining vitamin content in foods, marking a major step toward improving accuracy and reliability in nutrient testing. The updated standards cover Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D—key micronutrients vital for public health. From Outdated

UK FSA Proposes Ban on BPA and Similar Chemicals in Food Packaging 0

Key Development The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a 12-week consultation on its plan to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) and related chemicals from food packaging and processing materials. The consultation, open until 24 December 2025, invites industry, consumers, and stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed ban and its implementation. Cutting Long-Term Exposure

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Kitchen Licence Suspended After Rat Fever Outbreak in Tirunelveli College 0

California Schools Say No to Ultra processed Foods 0

Safe Sweets for Diwali: Citywide Inspections in Madurai 0

Sultan Bathery Health Department Seizes Unfit Food, Shuts Down Eateries 0

CCI Flags Food Safety, Not Competition, in Maggi Sauce Case 0

FSSAI Seizes Expired Stock from Gollapudi Dry Fruit Supplier 0

Sugar Boards in 160 Kozhikode Schools to Curb Childhood Diabetes 0

BIS Raises the Bar: New Vitamin Testing for Nutrient-rich Foods 0

UK FSA Proposes Ban on BPA and Similar Chemicals in Food Packaging 0

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