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Maharashtra to Launch Toll-Free Complaints Line for e-commerce Apps 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 5, 2025
Report The Maharashtra government will soon introduce toll-free numbers for consumers to directly report complaints against food e-commerce platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto. Raids Reveal Shocking Practices Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) minister Narhari Zirwal stated that officials have already conducted multiple inspections of companies such as Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato across the
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WHO Calls for 50% Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco by 2035 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 4, 2025
Overview The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to raise taxes on harmful products such as sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by at least 50% over the next decade. Launching its strongest push yet through the new “3 by 35” initiative, the WHO argued that higher prices would cut consumption of these products, which
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Rajasthan High Court Demands Action on Food Safety Failures 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 4, 2025
Report Taking suo motu cognisance of poor enforcement of the National Food Security Act and the Food Safety and Standards Act, the Rajasthan High Court has issued notices to central ministries and top state officials. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand directed them to submit a report by July 30, explaining what action they have taken so
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Avoiding Salmonella and E. coli: A Microbiologist’s Perspective 0

Report Every year, millions suffer from food poisoning from bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. Outdoor eating — picnics and barbecues — raises the risk, as food stays exposed to germs and insects. You need clean hands, but parks and beaches rarely have soap and hot water. Alcohol hand gels help, but they don’t kill

Contaminated Free Ration Found in Amethi, Criminal Case Ordered 0

Report In a serious food safety lapse, officials in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, discovered food grains meant for free ration distribution were contaminated with soil and salt. District Magistrate Sanjay Chauhan confirmed the adulteration during a surprise inspection at a fair-price shop in Jalalpur Tiwari village. He ordered the immediate replacement of the grains and directed

Monsoon Alert: FSSAI Says Clean Your Fridge Every 2 Weeks — Here’s Why 0

FSSAI’s Fresh Advisory The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued updated food safety guidelines for the monsoon. In addition to its usual reminders to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly and maintain good hygiene, one particular recommendation stands out: clean and defrost your refrigerator every two weeks. Why Fridge Hygiene Matters Dr.