Street Food Safety in India: Challenges and Solutions
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 19, 2024
Food Manifest Have you ever wondered why a slice of bread turns golden brown in the toaster or why grilled chicken tastes so much better than boiled chicken? Why do roasted coffee beans smell so inviting, and why do baked cookies have such a rich flavour? The answer lies in a fascinating food science phenomenon called the
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Key Update The Kerala Excise Department and the Food Safety Department will jointly inspect kitchens in toddy shops across the state to improve hygiene and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. According to the Food Safety Authority, 2,310 of Kerala’s 3,913 licensed toddy shops serve food alongside toddy. Most of these establishments operate from rented
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Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has advised food influencers and vloggers to recommend only food businesses with a valid FSSAI licence. The department has also urged creators to assess hygiene, food handling, and sanitary practices—not just taste and presentation—before promoting restaurants or street food vendors. Food Reviews Should Prioritise Food Safety With
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Key Update Food safety officials in Mysuru seized 106 kg of suspected artificially coloured green peas during an inspection at the city’s wholesale vegetable market on MG Road. They suspect vendors used artificial colouring agents to make the peas appear fresher and more attractive to buyers. Officials Seize Samples During Early Morning Inspection A team
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Key Update Nearly half of the packet tea samples tested across India over the past two years failed food safety standards, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The findings have raised fresh concerns about tea quality, pesticide residues, and compliance with food safety regulations. Almost 1,550 Samples Failed Quality Tests
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FDA Enforces Stricter Compliance Across the Milk Supply Chain The Maharashtra FDA issues a detailed compliance order covering the entire milk supply chain. It directs collection centres, chilling units, transporters, processors, distributors, and retailers to follow strict hygiene, sanitation, and quality control standards. The FDA requires food businesses to maintain clean handling environments, use food-grade
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