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GHMC Cracks Down on Illegal Fruit Ripening 0

Report With the mango season approaching, food safety officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) launched a special operation at Moazzam Jahi Market (MJ Market) on Wednesday to check for the illegal use of carbide in fruit ripening. Strict Action Against Violators GHMC food safety officers, along with lab technicians, the assistant food controller,

International School Meals Day: Why It Matters 0

A school meal is more than just food—it’s fuel for the mind and body. A well-fed child can focus better, learn faster, and grow healthier. International School Meals Day shines a light on the power of nutritious school meals in transforming lives. It’s a day to celebrate how these programs fight hunger, boost education, and

Razor Blade in Hostel Meal Sparks Protest at Osmania University 0

Report On Tuesday night, postgraduate students at Osmania University in Hyderabad staged a protest after a student found a razor blade in a meal served at one of the campus hostels. Outraged students claimed that foreign objects in their food had become a recurring issue. The incident occurred during dinner at the New Godavari Hostel

Crack Down on Substandard Food & Drink in North Goa 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 2025
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
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Maximum Residue Limits (MRL): Safeguarding Food Safety in India 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 12, 2025
Have 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
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No Aflatoxin Found in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Rice Exports to EU 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 2025
Overview 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
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