Food Laws Archives

Kozhikode’s Food Safety Squads Crack Down on Unlicensed Eateries 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 18, 2024
Overview The Food Safety Department, with the support of five special squads, is set to increase field-level inspections to identify unregistered eateries and food businesses in Kozhikode district, Kerala. Although approximately 80% of food entrepreneurs have registered with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), many businesses still disregard the requirements, despite targeted
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FSSAI Sets Ambitious Goal to Train 2.5 Million Food Handlers by 2026 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 18, 2024
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to train approximately 2.5 million food handlers across the country by March 2026. This initiative includes training personnel in university, college, and hostel canteens to ensure hygienically handled, safe food for the public. Focus on Regular Food Safety Surveillance Earlier this month, the FSSAI
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Lindt Faces Legal Heat: Allegations of Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 18, 2024
Overview Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli faces legal scrutiny after US-based Consumer Reports filed a class action lawsuit in February 2023 alleging its dark chocolate bars contain high levels of lead and cadmium. The lawsuit, filed in February 2023, also raised similar concerns about chocolate products from other companies, as per media reports. Consumer Reports tested 28 chocolate
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FSSAI Demands E-Commerce Platforms Follow Food Safety Rules for Consumer Health 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged all quick commerce and e-commerce platforms to adhere to food safety regulations during a meeting held on November 12. Immediate Compliance or Penalties As per reports, FSSAI directed the platforms to comply immediately with these regulations or face penalties. The food safety authority

FSSAI to Meet Quick-Commerce Platforms Over Food Safety Violations and Expiry Concerns 0

Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has scheduled a meeting with quick-commerce (qcom) platforms, including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, on Tuesday to address concerns about violations of food safety regulations, according to sources familiar with the matter. This meeting comes at a time when issues related to breaches of food

Telangana Expands Food Safety: New Labs and Stricter Penalties to Ensure Quality 0

Report To strengthen its food safety infrastructure, the Telangana government will open three new food safety laboratories in Mahbubnagar, Warangal, and Nizamabad. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha announced the plans on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, during the Food Safety: Ensuring Quality through Compliance program at the Indian Institute of Health and Family Welfare in