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Bombay High Court Allows Criminal Action Against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 13, 2024
Report The Bombay High Court has ruled in favour of allowing criminal action against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited (HCCB) over allegations of selling contaminated drinks. Context of the Case The case stems from a 2001 inspection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jalna district, Maharashtra. The FDA reported finding fibrous substances and
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Food Safety Violations in Arambham, Madhapur: Expired Goods and Poor Storage 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 13, 2024
Inspection Findings in Arambham, Madhapur, Hyderabad Food safety inspectors in Arambham, Madhapur, Hyderabad discovered expired besan flour and food items worth ₹21,893 that violated labelling regulations. The inspectors observed that the establishment did not display the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license in a prominent location. Additionally, they found poorly maintained refrigerators
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Tracking Food Safety: The Impact of Traceability in India’s Food Chain 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Resources
- December 12, 2024
Food traceability refers to the process of tracking and documenting the movement of food products from their origin to consumption. This system allows businesses, authorities, and consumers to trace the entire journey of food items through every stage of the supply chain, including production, processing, packaging, and distribution. In an increasingly globalized food system, traceability
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Eight-Year-Old Dies, 34 Hospitalized in Chhattisgarh Food Poisoning Case 0

Report An eight-year-old girl died late Monday night, just hours after she and 34 other students from a government-funded residential school in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning. Early Monday morning, students at Rukhmini Ashram School in Dhanora village reported stomach aches and nausea. By morning, 35 students were taken to

BITS Pilani Develops Portable Device for Affordable Pesticide Detection 0

Overview Scientists at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Hyderabad, have developed a portable gadget that swiftly detects pesticide residues on fruits, vegetables, and water. This innovation eliminates the need for the traditional, time-consuming process of converting produce into juice for testing. Affordable IoT-Enabled Pesticide Testing The compact microfluidic device identifies organophosphorus

The Sweet Debate: Artificial Sweeteners and Their Role in Modern Diets 0

Artificial sweeteners have become widely adopted in the food and beverage markets, with manufacturers promoting them as healthier alternatives to sugar. People commonly use these sweeteners in diet sodas, protein bars, baked goods, and “sugar-free” snacks. These sweeteners serve as key ingredients in foods designed to reduce calories and support weight management. However, as their