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How Easy Is It to Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes in India?0

Key Update Bright colours are deeply woven into India’s food culture—from sweets and bakery items to beverages and street foods. However, many of these colours come from artificial food dyes, which have long raised food safety and health concerns. While India regulates the use of synthetic colours, enforcement gaps and misuse remain common. With global

FDA Clears Beetroot Red, Expands Spirulina Use to Cut Synthetic Food Dyes 0

Key Development As part of efforts to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved beetroot red and expanded the permitted use of spirulina extract in food products. With this decision, the FDA has now approved six natural food colours under the current administration. Expanded Approval for Natural

Microplastics Risk: Madras High Court Urges Centre to Act 0

Key Update Expressing concern over the health risks posed by microplastics in food and water packaged in plastic containers, a special division bench of the Madras High Court on Friday urged the Centre to mandate warning labels on such products. Impact on Pregnant Women and Future Generations The bench, comprising Justices N. Sathish Kumar and

Highway Motel Licence Suspended for Poor Hygiene 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 7, 2026
Key Development Authorities have suspended the food safety licence of a highway motel in Thulukkapatti, along the Madurai–Tirunelveli national highway in Tamil Nadu, due to poor hygiene in kitchens. Inspection Reveals Poor Hygiene Following a tip-off, S. Mariappan, Virudhunagar district Food Safety Designated Officer, inspected the motel on Thursday. He found that the motel lacked
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Why Apples Turn Brown After Cutting — And What It Means for Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- February 6, 2026
Have you ever cut an apple, left it on the counter for a few minutes, and noticed it slowly turning brown? Many people immediately assume that this colour change means the apple has gone bad or is unsafe to eat. In reality, the browning of apples is a natural chemical reaction called enzymatic browning—it’s not
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Suspected Food Poisoning at Ernakulam Care Home Leaves Three Dead 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 6, 2026
Key Development Suspected food poisoning led to the deaths of three inmates at a care home in Ernakulam district within a week, according to the Health Department. The Directorate of Health Services recorded the incident in the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), making it one of the few officially documented food poisoning–related deaths in Kerala.
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