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Food Misbranding and Mislabelling: A Consumer Safety Concern 0

In today’s food industry, consumers rely heavily on food labels to make informed decisions about what they are eating. However, issues like food misbranding and mislabelling are becoming increasingly prevalent, leading to concerns about consumer safety, transparency, and trust in food products. Both misbranding and mislabelling pose significant risks not only to the health of

Telangana Task Force Finds Food Safety Violations in Hyderabad 0

Report The Telangana Food Safety Commissioner’s Task Force inspected Subbayya Gari Hotel in Kondapur and identified several violations. Officials found that the hotel lacked an FSSAI license and maintained unhygienic kitchen conditions, including broken flooring and clogged drains. They also observed that food waste was not removed regularly, staff handled food without headcaps or gloves,

Crackdown on Unsanitary Food Vendors in Mohali 0

Overview In a campaign targeting food vendors using spoiled and inferior ingredients, the Food Safety Teams in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district in Mohali have collected 15 samples and issued five challans over the last three days, according to Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal. Mittal explained that after officials discovered decayed vegetables and poor hygiene in

Concern Over Rising Junk Food Consumption in Madhya Pradesh 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 25, 2025
Overview Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, also in charge of the health portfolio, raised serious concerns about the increasing consumption of junk food, particularly among children, and the harmful ingredients used in these foods. He stated, “This is a pressing issue, and we must strictly enforce the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
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Acrylamide and Your Health: What You Need to Know 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- March 24, 2025
Acrylamide forms in certain foods when cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, roasting, or baking. You’ve likely seen it mentioned in health news, especially regarding French fries, potato chips, and roasted coffee. Acrylamide is produced during the Maillard reaction, where sugars and an amino acid (asparagine) react when heated. While studies have shown that
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FDA Launches Operation Stork Speed to Improve Infant Formula Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 24, 2025
Overview Through Operation Stork Speed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is enhancing infant formula safety by implementing a nutrient evaluation process and increasing testing for heavy metals and contaminants. The FDA is urging companies to improve transparency and labelling, ensuring clearer and more accurate information for consumers. Comprehensive Update on Infant Formula Nutrients
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