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NSF Launches PFAS-Free Certification for Safer Products 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 8, 2025
Report NSF has introduced Certification Guideline 537, ensuring non-food compounds and food equipment materials are free from harmful PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals.” These substances, used for their water- and stain-resistant properties, are linked to serious health risks like cancer and liver disease. Key Features of Certification Guideline 537 Evidence-Based:
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Shelf-Stable Food: What It Is, How It Works, and Why You Should Care 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 7, 2025
With food prices climbing and the future feeling uncertain, many people are looking for ways to stretch their budgets and cut down on waste. Stocking up on shelf-stable foods is one simple, effective solution. Whether you’re prepping for emergencies, buying in bulk to save money, or just trying to limit trips to the store, these
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21,000+ complaints filed against e-commerce platforms in 5 years 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- April 7, 2025
Report In the past five fiscal years, consumers have filed more than 21,000 complaints against e-commerce platforms with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Minister of State for Food and Consumer Affairs B.L. Verma shared this information in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. According to the minister, FSSAI regularly conducts
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18 kg cooked meat seized in Erode over safety violations 0

Report Officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration seized 18 kg of cooked meat stored in refrigerators at two non-vegetarian eateries in Erode, Tamil Nadu and disposed of it on Friday. District Designated Officer J. Thanga Vignesh led the inspection team, which included food safety officers Kesavaraj, Selvan, Arun Kumar, and Satheesh Kumar. Over

India’s Packaged Food Nightmares: Mice in Syrup, Frogs in Snacks 0

Report Over the past three years, at least 38% of Indian households have purchased packaged food products—still within their expiration dates—that turned out to be contaminated with insects, mold, or other impurities. This alarming insight comes from a recent survey by LocalCircles, a community-based platform. Released on World Health Day 2025, the survey paints a

PVR Inox Kanpur Raid: Expired Chicken, Fake Expiry Stickers Found 0

Report The Food Safety Department recently raided PVR Inox at Z Square Mall in Kanpur and uncovered several violations of food safety standards. Officials discovered that someone had replaced the original expiry date stickers on expired food and was selling it. They identified expired chicken patties and bread, as well as plant-based chicken patties priced