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FSSAI to Begin All-India Spice Inspections from October 1 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 24, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will launch a nationwide enforcement drive on spices from October 1 to 31, 2025, following a recent surveillance operation that uncovered widespread non-compliance in spice products, including contamination, mislabelling, and quality failures. The initiative aims to improve compliance at the manufacturing level and ensure
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Water Crisis in Karumaloor, Ernakulam: E. coli Found, Residents Demand Swift Action 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Health & Wellness
- September 24, 2025
Key Update Health officials have confirmed widespread E. coli contamination in both well water and the Kerala Water Authority’s (KWA) drinking water supply in Karumaloor, Ernakulam. Testing revealed that most water samples contained the bacteria, prompting residents to demand immediate action. During recent inspections in Veliyathunadu and its surrounding areas, officials identified over 30 cases
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Kozhikode’s Beach Food Street set to launch on September 30 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 20, 2025
Key Update The Kozhikode Municipal Corporation, along with the Food Safety Department and the National Health Mission (NHM), will open the city’s much-awaited Beach Food Street by September 30. The project puts hygiene and food safety at its core, aiming to deliver a clean and regulated street food experience. Authorities Deploy Custom Carts for Safe
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Varanasi Hygiene Drive: 229 Street Food Vendors Get Trained 0

Key Update On Friday, September 20, Varanasi took a significant step toward becoming a world-class tourist destination by training 229 street food vendors on food safety and hygiene. The Circuit House auditorium hosted the session, led by U.S. Dhyani, Executive Director of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), New Delhi. Vendors Receive

Kerala Warns: Paper Cups Aren’t So Safe 0

Key Update The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Friday raised serious concerns about the health and environmental hazards posed by so-called “paper cups,” which often contain toxic coatings and imperceptible microplastics. Janata Dal (Secular) MLA Mathew T. Thomas urged Local Self-Government Minister M.B. Rajesh to take immediate action against their widespread use, particularly in serving hot

WHO: Industry Lobbying Blocks Governments from Tackling NCDs 0

Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that lobbying by tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed food companies is preventing governments from implementing critical health policies. The UN will dedicate a day next Thursday to addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer and heart disease, during its annual meeting in New York. WHO emphasised that