Report The Additional District Magistrate-cum-Adjudicating Officer of North Goa has penalized multiple food business operators for violating food safety regulations. Fines for Adulterated Gin and Whiskey Authorities fined gin sellers ₹50,000 each for using erythrosine, a synthetic colourant banned under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011. Additionally, a
READ MOREHave you ever wondered if the fruits, vegetables, and grains we consume daily are truly safe from harmful chemicals? Farmers often use pesticides and other chemicals to protect crops from insects, weeds, and diseases, ensuring better yield and quality. However, traces of these chemicals can remain on the food we eat, sometimes at levels that
READ MOREOverview The government has confirmed that rice exports to the European Union (EU) from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have reported no aflatoxin detections in the past five years. In a written response to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, stated that individual countries, including the
READ MOREOverview With temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius and heat waves persisting in Erode district in Tamilnadu for three weeks, demand for cool refreshments, especially fresh juices, has surged. People increasingly consume fresh and packaged juices, watermelon, pearl millet porridge, buttermilk, tender coconut, and cold beverages to stay hydrated. Many areas have also seen the emergence
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to intensify their monitoring of Dairy Analogues throughout March, considering the increased demand for dairy products during the current festive season. Purpose of the Monitoring FSSAI aims to prevent food contamination and ensure proper labeling amid heightened
READ MORESummer is a season filled with backyard BBQs, picnics, and fresh foods shared with friends and family. However, the heat and humidity also make food safety more crucial. Warm temperatures create an ideal environment for bacteria to multiply, and food can spoil quickly if not handled properly. To enjoy all the delicious flavours of summer
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