Food Hygiene Archives

Kerala Approves KINFRA Food Park at Kunnukara 0
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- August 1, 2025
Key Development The Kerala government has granted administrative approval to set up a KINFRA food processing park in Kunnukara village, Ernakulam district. Officials will develop the project under the state’s Mini Food Park scheme, using financial assistance from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). Government Accelerates Plans for Hygienic Food Processing Units Officials plan
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India Embraces Healthier Beverage Choices as Sugar-Free Trend Grows 0
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- August 1, 2025
Key Development Indian consumers are actively cutting back on sugar by choosing soft drinks with little or no added sugar. In the first half of 2025, over 55% of total beverage sales came from low-sugar or sugar-free products like Pepsi Black, 7Up (no sugar), and Gatorade (no sugar), according to Varun Beverages, PepsiCo’s Indian bottling
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Gujarat Invites Public Input on Stricter Food Safety Penalties 0
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- August 1, 2025
Key Development The Gujarat government has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the penal provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), under the Health and Family Welfare Department, is leading the effort to tighten enforcement and promote safer food practices across
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Hepatitis Cases Surge in Delhi-NCR Amid Monsoon Rains 0

At a Glance Nearly 40% spike in Delhi-NCR in hepatitis A and E cases reported Contaminated water, food, and poor sanitation are identified as key causes Children and pregnant women are most affected Doctors urge vaccination, boiled water, and hygiene Slum areas and waterlogged zones hit hardest Key Development Hospitals across Delhi-NCR are witnessing a

FSSAI Pushes QR Code for Food Safety App 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all food outlets—including restaurants, cafés, dhabas, and eateries—to prominently display a QR code linked to its existing Food Safety Connect mobile app. This new requirement, issued on 25 July, aims to boost consumer engagement and make it easier for the public to