Food Adulteration Basics You Should Know
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Resources
- July 4, 2024
Overview A new analysis from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) in the United States study found that people who consume more diet drinks and saccharin face a higher risk of developing diabetes. In contrast, total intake of artificial sweeteners, sucralose, and aspartame did not show a clear link to diabetes risk.
READ MOREReport A major food safety bill in Texas could soon require warning labels on packaged foods that contain ingredients banned or restricted in other countries. Senate Bill 25, supported by the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has passed the state legislature and now awaits Governor Greg Abbott’s signature. If the
READ MOREReport A recent ruling by the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Mumbai dismissed a couple’s complaint seeking compensation after they received chicken momos instead of the vegetarian momos variety they ordered. The Commission noted that if the couple were “strictly vegetarian,” they should have avoided ordering from a restaurant serving both Veg-Non veg food. This
READ MOREReport In a relief to consumers and the fishing community, the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) has found that fish samples collected after the MSC Elza-3 vessel sank off the coast of Kerala are safe for consumption. The ship, which leaked oil and chemicals into the sea, had raised serious concerns about marine contamination.
READ MOREReport India’s largest dairy cooperative, Amul (Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited), has launched Amul Protein Water, targeting health-conscious consumers. This refreshing drink delivers 10 grams of whey protein, zero sugar, and electrolyte-enhanced hydration in a clear 500ml bottle containing only 40 calories. This Protein Water is designed to meet the needs of fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and active individuals seeking
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a draft notification outlining major proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011. These 2025 amendment proposals aim to strengthen food safety by updating standards across multiple categories, such as dairy products, drinking water, and
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