Overview In March, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested 163 paneer samples across Karnataka to check for adulteration. This followed a request from the Chief Minister’s office. As of March 17, the authority completed tests on four samples, all of which were found to be free of adulteration. On March 3,
READ MOREReport The Southern Regional Office of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with Kochi Corporation and the Kerala State Food Safety Department, conducted an awareness program for street vendors in the city on Tuesday. The program aimed to raise awareness about food safety and hygiene among vendors. It focused on
READ MOREHave you ever wondered if burnt food is bad for your health? Some people love its crispy, smoky flavour, while others worry about the risks. When food cooks at high temperatures, it undergoes chemical changes that may produce harmful compounds. Acrylamide, HCAs, and PAHs—found in charred or overcooked food—have raised concerns about cancer risks. But
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced new regulations for non-bovine milk, including goat, camel, and sheep milk. These guidelines, specified in sub-regulation 2.1.2 of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives), aim to ensure high-quality, safe milk for consumers. Ensuring Safe and Hygienic Livestock Farming
READ MOREReport As temperatures rise, many people turn to bottled and fresh fruit juices to stay hydrated. Roadside fruit and juice stalls, which attract large crowds between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., have started operating in anticipation of summer. However, officials from the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu have warned that some vendors are
READ MOREOverview People often discard brown, overly ripe bananas, even though they remain edible. To address this waste, scientists have developed a genetically modified banana with an extended shelf life that resists browning. Tropic, a UK-based biotech firm, created these bananas to stay fresh and yellow for 12 hours after peeling. They also resist browning during
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