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Court Fines Jaggery Seller ₹1 Lakh for Illegal Artificial Colors 0

Overview The Thamarassery Judicial First Class Magistrate Court fined Shalimar Traders ₹1 lakh and sentenced its manager to imprisonment until the next hearing for selling jaggery mixed with unauthorised artificial colours, Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine. Judge T. Faiz delivered the verdict, while Assistant Public Prosecutor Jeffry George Joseph represented the prosecution. Food Safety Officials Detect

FSSAI Issues Guidelines for Safe, Sustainable Use of r-PET Packaging 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released long-awaited guidelines governing the use of recycled PET (r-PET) in food and beverage packaging. These rules introduce strict safety requirements to ensure that only high-quality, contaminant-free r-PET enters the food supply chain. Under the new framework, only r-PET processed through FSSAI-approved decontamination methods

CFTRI Launches Nutrition Drive to Fight Child Malnutrition in Mysuru 0

Report The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has launched a Nutrition Intervention Programme to address malnutrition among preschool children in Mysuru district. The programme distributes scientifically developed food kits to improve the nutritional health of these children. BNPM Supports Programme Through CSR Partnership Bank Note Paper Mill India Pvt. Ltd. (BNPM) is funding

Understanding Food Labels: “Consume Within” and Shelf Life After Opening 0

When buying packaged food, you’ll often see two expiry instructions: one for how long the product lasts unopened, and another for how soon it should be consumed once opened. This dual labelling can feel confusing, but it is vital for keeping food safe and fresh. Before opening, airtight packaging and preservatives protect the product, but

A1-Free Milk Linked to Better Maternal and Infant Health 0

Overview Researchers unveiled new findings at the 57th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) in Helsinki, showing that A1 protein-free milk offers significant health benefits for breastfeeding mothers and infants. The a2 Milk Company sponsored the research and conducted two studies in China, focusing on breastfeeding mothers and

Low Sodium Salt Substitutes Scarce in Chennai Despite Health Push 0

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May 28, 2025

Report Low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS), promoted for their health benefits, remain hard to find in most grocery stores across Chennai, according to a recent survey. Despite endorsements from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the healthier alternative has yet to gain ground in everyday retail. Supermarkets Stock It,

Fake “Bilseri” Drinking Water Bottles Seized in Greater Noida 0
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- May 28, 2025
Illegal Factories in Greater Noida Following a tip-off, food department officials raided two factories in Greater Noida on Tuesday and seized 13,092 one-litre bottles of drinking water packaged without valid licenses. The officials collected two samples for lab testing to verify water quality. At Gupta Enterprises, located in K-300, Site 5, Kasna Industrial Area, authorities
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Smart Fusion: Savour Global Flavours, Skip the Risks 0
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- May 27, 2025
Global cuisines often transform as they travel, blending local tastes and traditions to create exciting new dishes. In India, Italian classics like pizza and pasta get rich, spicy twists, making them favourites across the country. While these fusion dishes delight our palates, they also raise important questions about nutrition and food safety. Heavy creams, refined
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Chennai’s Slaughterhouses Raise Red Flags Over Meat Safety and Hygiene 0
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- May 27, 2025
Report Chennai licensed slaughterhouses are putting public health at risk due to collapsing infrastructure, unhygienic practices, and mismanaged meat waste. A recent inspection at the Pullainthope and Saidapet municipal slaughterhouses exposed serious breaches in sanitation, animal handling, and food safety protocols. Officials Uncover Disturbing Conditions Inspectors found meat waste piled up across the premises, producing
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Court Fines Jaggery Seller ₹1 Lakh for Illegal Artificial Colors 0

FSSAI Issues Guidelines for Safe, Sustainable Use of r-PET Packaging 0

CFTRI Launches Nutrition Drive to Fight Child Malnutrition in Mysuru 0

Understanding Food Labels: “Consume Within” and Shelf Life After Opening 0

A1-Free Milk Linked to Better Maternal and Infant Health 0

Low Sodium Salt Substitutes Scarce in Chennai Despite Health Push 0

Fake “Bilseri” Drinking Water Bottles Seized in Greater Noida 0

Smart Fusion: Savour Global Flavours, Skip the Risks 0

Chennai’s Slaughterhouses Raise Red Flags Over Meat Safety and Hygiene 0

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