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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 From Outdated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

Tirunelveli Food Safety Lab Upgraded with Cutting-Edge Equipment 0

Cutting-Edge Lab to Safeguard Consumers Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inaugurated, via videoconference on Monday, state-of-the-art equipment worth ₹8 crore at the Food Safety Lab in Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, strengthening the region’s food safety framework. The upgrades include a Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (LC-MS) to detect residual pesticides in foodgrains, fruits, vegetables, and antigens in

1,000 Walmart Foods to Go Dye-Free by 2027 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 8, 2025
Major Reformulation Across Store Brands Walmart announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and 30 other additives—including preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and fat substitutes—from its store brands by January 2027. This reformulation will impact approximately 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings, and frosting. The initiative primarily affects Walmart’s largest private-label food brand,
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Kerala Schools Struggle to Keep Mid-Day Meal Safe Amid Payment Delays 0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 8, 2025
Key Update The Kerala government revised the mid-day meal menu to include nutritious dishes, such as ragi-based items and microgreens, but delayed payments are straining schools’ ability to maintain safe and healthy meals. Schools have not received funds for August and September, leaving head teachers with liabilities running into lakhs of rupees. A school with
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225 Kg Tainted Paneer Busted in Patiala Festive Food Raid 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 8, 2025
Key Update On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, food safety officials raided a dairy unit in Chutehra village, Samana block, Patiala, Punjab and seized 225 kg of suspected adulterated paneer. They also confiscated skimmed milk powder allegedly used in its preparation and collected samples of paneer, curd, and milk powder for laboratory testing under the Food
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