The Sinister Shine: Is Wax Coating on Fruits and Vegetables Harmful?
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety
- October 28, 2021
Report The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Haryana government to decide within 60 days regarding changes to laws aimed at tackling milk adulteration with harmful substances. This decision follows a request for legal amendments to address health concerns related to food adulteration. Court Highlights Unfilled Vacancies in Food Safety Department In addition
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively ensuring safe and hygienic food for millions of devotees at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. It is leading food safety efforts through the deployment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs), Mobile Food Testing Labs (Food Safety on Wheels), and public awareness campaigns. Mobile
READ MORERancidity refers to the spoilage of food products containing fats and oils, which leads to unpleasant odours and flavours. This process happens due to chemical reactions like oxidation or hydrolysis, where fats break down into undesirable compounds. Rancidity not only affects the taste and smell of food but also reduces its nutritional value as essential
READ MOREReport The Food and Safety Department shut down an illegal paneer and milk production facility in Bulandshahr and seized over 2,500 kg of tainted paneer and 4,000 kg of imitation milk. Authorities intended to distribute these counterfeit products across Delhi-NCR. They apprehended the factory owner, Mohd Imamuddin, in Dambar village, located in the Arniya region
READ MOREReport The Clean Label Project, a nonprofit focused on transparent food labelling and food safety, conducted a recent study that exposed high levels of harmful contaminants in over-the-counter protein powders sold in the USA. The report evaluated 160 products from 70 leading brands, covering 83% of the market. Heavy Metals in Protein Powders The report
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