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FSSAI Bans ‘100%’ Claims on Food Labels and Ads 0
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- May 30, 2025
Regulator Orders Immediate Removal of Misleading Claims FSSAI has officially directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to stop using the term “100%” and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. In its May 28, 2025 advisory, the authority flagged these terms as vague, unregulated, and potentially misleading under Indian food laws. No
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Vande Bharat Serves Expired Juice, Triggers Food Safety Outrage 0
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- May 29, 2025
Report Premium train, premium price — but expired juice? Passengers on the Mangaluru–Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express were left shocked after being served beverages past their expiry date. On Thursday, railway staff served juice packets that had expired on March 24, nearly two months ago, to passengers travelling from Mangaluru to Thiruvananthapuram. The incident has ignited
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Why Indian Milk Tastes Better”: American Woman Sparks Dairy Debate Online 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 26, 2025
Report Kristen Fischer, an American expat who moved to India in 2021, recently posted a video comparing milk varieties in the U.S. and India. Her casual food comparison quickly sparked a wider conversation about food safety, taste, and nutrition. Kristen pointed out that U.S. milk typically includes low-fat options, ranging from skim to 3.5% fat
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India Rejects Duty Cuts for UK Agricultural Imports in Free Trade Deal 0

Report India has firmly decided not to offer any import duty concessions to the UK on sensitive agricultural items, including dairy products, apples, and cheese, as part of the newly concluded free trade agreement (FTA). According to an official statement, about 10% of the tariff lines fall under this sensitive items category. Protecting Indian Farmers’

Jagatsinghpur Milk Scam: Synthetic Powder Seized in Raid 0

Overiew Authorities in Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha uncovered a large-scale milk adulteration racket during a surprise raid at a milk chilling centre in Tarasahi village under Balikuda police limits. The team, led by Sub-Collector Prasanta Tarei and District Food Safety Officer Sasmita Das, along with local police, seized 50 bags of synthetic milk powder and

Fried Rice Syndrome: Why Mishandling Leftovers Can Be Deadly 0

Overview We all save leftovers—especially rice and pasta—for the next day. But if we don’t store these starchy dishes properly, they can become dangerous. In 2008, a tragic case in Belgium showed just how risky this can be. A 20-year-old man ate spaghetti that had stayed at room temperature for five days. He reheated it,