Report The Food Standards Agency (FSA), United States has recommended 14 updates to import regulations for non-animal origin foods, focusing on Salmonella, pesticide residues, and aflatoxin in products from countries including Brazil, China, Turkey, and India. These changes involve document verification, identity checks, and physical inspections, including sampling. Key Proposed Changes No Changes: Existing controls will
READ MOREReport The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) warns against using the Maragatty brand chicken stock imported from Egypt and has consequently ordered its withdrawal from the market. Authorities issued this warning after detecting banned artificial colourants in the product, which pose serious health risks. Specifically, the warning applies to 480-gram Maragatty Chicken Stock packets
READ MOREReport Ahead of the Holi festival, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and union territories to intensify food safety enforcement through a nationwide anti-adulteration drive. Authorities have been instructed to conduct stringent monitoring, inspections, and sampling to prevent the sale of substandard and adulterated food products. States Ordered
READ MOREReport Following alarming paneer inspection results in Gujarat, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a nationwide food safety evaluation. The agency instructed all state food safety commissioners to begin testing paneer samples to assess potential adulteration and contamination. State Authorities Conduct Extensive Sampling Food safety officers across the country have
READ MOREReport Major beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, Bisleri, and Parle Agro, are exploring legal options against the Indian government’s mandate to use 30% recycled food-grade PET (rPET) bottles starting April 1, 2025. According to media reports, industry leaders argue that the timeline is unrealistic due to inadequate recycling facilities, material shortages, and high costs, especially with
READ MOREThat bright green colour in your peas might be hiding a toxic secret! A viral video with over 22.5 million views exposed how traders dye yellow peas, dry them, deep-fry, and pack them to look fresh. Karnataka’s food safety tests found harmful colours like Malachite Green—linked to allergies, organ damage, and even cancer—in 26 out
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