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    • Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?

      Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?0

      Nitrosamines are chemical compounds that pose serious health risks, including carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and mutagenic (DNA-damaging) effects. These compounds are not deliberately added to food but form during food processing, cooking, or preservation, particularly under high heat or acidic conditions. Nitrosamines typically form when nitrites, used as preservatives, react with naturally occurring amines in foods. This

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    • Bombay HC Dismisses Case Against Nestlé India Over Maggi Noodles

      Bombay HC Dismisses Case Against Nestlé India Over Maggi Noodles0

      Report On February 7, 2025, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court dismissed a criminal case against Nestlé India Limited officials related to Maggi instant noodles. The Food Safety Officer had filed the case on April 4, 2016, and brought it before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Nagpur. Justice Urmila Joshi Phalke’s panel

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    • WHO Advocates Lower-Sodium Salt Substitutes to Combat Hypertension

      WHO Advocates Lower-Sodium Salt Substitutes to Combat Hypertension0

      Report  World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced guidelines urging the global adoption of lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) to reduce hypertension and cardiovascular risks. These LSSS products replace a significant portion of sodium chloride with potassium chloride, providing the dual benefit of reducing sodium intake while increasing potassium consumption. Why Reducing Sodium Matters Excess sodium is

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    • Instahot Foods Faces Food Safety Violations, IndiGo Takes Action

      Instahot Foods Faces Food Safety Violations, IndiGo Takes Action0

      Report On February 12, 2025, food safety authorities inspected Instahot Foods Pvt. Ltd. in IDA Patancheru, Hyderabad. The company, an exporter and supplier for IndiGo Airlines, faced multiple violations of food safety regulations. Cockroach Infestation and Expired Products During the inspection at Instahot Foods, the task force found a cockroach infestation in the cooking and

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    • Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard

      Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard0

      Phthalates, a group of synthetic chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics, have become a growing concern in food safety. These endocrine-disrupting compounds can leach into food from packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated water. Studies have linked phthalate exposure to various health risks, including hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, and developmental disorders. Despite regulations

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    • Mobile Lab Strengthens Food Adulteration Testing in the Idukki

      Mobile Lab Strengthens Food Adulteration Testing in the Idukki0

      Report The Food Safety Department in Kerala’s Idukki district has strengthened mobile lab inspections to detect food adulteration. The public can bring food samples—either from home or purchased from shops—for free testing. In January, officials conducted 304 tests and identified 10 substandard samples. They stated that people would receive test results within 10 minutes. The

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