Report The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) food safety officers carried out surprise inspections at 75 hospital kitchens across Hyderabad on Tuesday. They collected 14 food samples and sent them to the State Food Laboratory in Nacharam for detailed analysis. Acting on instructions from the GHMC Commissioner, food safety officers began unannounced inspections of hospital
READ MOREReport The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to address the widespread use of plastic in food delivery services and to submit a response within two weeks. While hearing a petition on food safety, Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that serving hot food items such as curries, gravies, or rice in plastic containers exposes
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
READ MOREWorld Food Safety Day, observed on June 7 since 2019, highlights the importance of safe food for health and development. Initiated by the UN and led by the WHO and the FAO, it reminds us that food safety is a shared global responsibility. In India, FSSAI promotes safe practices through initiatives like Eat Right India.
READ MOREReport West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the establishment of a dedicated laboratory and task force to stop the adulteration of Darjeeling tea. She made the declaration on Monday after tea industry representatives raised concerns about blending it with cheaper, lower-quality imports. Industry Leader Flags Threat to GI Tag Rudra Chatterjee, Managing Director of
READ MOREReport The food safety department began investigating after four members of a Sector Xu-2 family in Greater Noida fell ill from eating momos at a street stall in Alpha 1 on May 25. Munita Kasana, her son Vinay, and daughters Parul and Deepika started vomiting and experiencing diarrhea soon after the meal. Doctors at Kailash
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