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Patanjali Wild Honey Ban Revoked After Safety Clearance 0
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- July 16, 2025
Ban Lifted After Lab Confirmation Patanjali Foods lifted the ban on a batch of its Organic Wild Honey with immediate effect after a Referral Laboratory confirmed that the batch complies with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011 and is safe for consumption. The Office of the Assistant Commissioner and Designated
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India’s Salt Problem: Scientists Push #PinchForAChange 0
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- July 16, 2025
Report Excessive salt intake is fueling a silent health crisis in India, increasing the risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disorders, according to scientists at ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. However, studies show that urban Indians
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Coimbatore Schools to Get Food Safety Boards on Oil, Sugar & Salt 0
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- July 16, 2025
Report The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department will soon install ‘oil, sugar, and salt’ awareness boards in all educational institutions across Coimbatore to promote healthy eating habits and raise food safety awareness among students. About the Initiative Officials launched a campaign to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The board
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Health Ministry Clarifies: Awareness Boards, Not Snack Warnings 0

Report The Union Health Ministry has clarified that its recent advisory is aimed at promoting healthier eating habits, rather than imposing warning labels on popular snacks such as samosas, jalebis, or laddoos. The ministry called such media reports misleading and incorrect. The advisory recommends placing “Oil and Sugar awareness Boards” in office lobbies, canteens, cafeterias,

Supreme Court Backs Clear Food Warnings, Experts Oppose Star Ratings 0

Court Directs Government to Act The Supreme Court initially ordered the Indian government to improve food labelling rules within three months, acting on a PIL filed by two NGOs seeking stronger warnings about harmful ingredients in packaged food. The government told the court that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had reviewed

Cafe Goodluck Under Fire After Shocking Discovery 0

Overview Pune’s legendary Cafe Goodluck faces intense scrutiny after a couple alleged they discovered glass shards in a food item served at the restaurant. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded swiftly and temporarily suspended the eatery’s licence. The controversy began when the couple visited the popular café, ordered a bun muska and chai,