Food Hygiene Archives

PAC Flags Food Safety Gaps, Calls for Immediate Action from FSSAI 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 22, 2025
Key Update The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal, met on Friday to examine key concerns related to food safety and quality control. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani attended the meeting on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Food
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Kerala High Court Directs FSSAI to Act on Microplastics in Bottled Water 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 22, 2025
Petition Highlights Health Risks and Consumer Rights The Kerala High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take action after studies revealed the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in bottled water. Environmental activist C.R. Neelakandan filed a petition citing national and international tests that detected plastic particles in water
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Odisha Child Dies After Swallowing Toy Found in Chips Packet 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 21, 2025
Key Update A four-year-old boy, Bigil Pradhan, tragically died in Musimaha village, Kandhamal district, Odisha, after accidentally swallowing a small plastic toy hidden inside a chips packet. The child was eating the snack at home when the toy became lodged in his throat, causing him to choke. Medical Officer Confirms Cause of Death Dr Jakesh
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Denver Health Inspectors Destroy Food at Unlicensed Eatery, Video Sparks Debate 0

Key Update A video showing a female health inspector pouring bleaching powder onto food at an unlicensed street-side eatery in Denver, Colorado, in the United States, has gone viral on social media. The inspector, who works with the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE), carried out the operation with a male colleague. The

Stricter Safety Steps for Milk Vending Units: FSSAI Issues New Advisory 0

Key Development Milk vending units often operate with limited monitoring, increasing the risk of adulteration and poor handling. To strengthen safety, FSSAI issued an advisory on 19 November 2025 outlining clear requirements for all dairy units using vending machines and kiosks. Rapid Test Kits Made Mandatory FSSAI has mandated that all operators keep FSSAI-validated rapid

iD Fresh Food Launches New Preservative Free Pancake Batter 0

Key Update iD Fresh Food has expanded its breakfast range by launching iD Pancake Batter, an eggless, ready-to-cook batter made without preservatives or artificial flavours. The company designed this product for families who want quick, clean, and safe meal options, especially for children. The new pancake batter follows iD Fresh Food’s clean-label philosophy. The company