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Telangana Food Safety Department Ensures Hygiene and Compliance in 2024 0
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- December 26, 2024
Overview The Telangana Food Safety Department emerged as a key player in safeguarding food safety and hygiene across the state in 2024. Between January and November, the department conducted 4,652 inspections at restaurants, high-end pubs, manufacturing units, eCommerce dark stores, warehouses, dairy operations, and ice cream shops in Hyderabad and other districts. These inspections resulted
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Enhancing Food Safety and Hygiene in Mumbai: FSSAI’s Strategic Initiatives 0
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- December 26, 2024
Overview In a significant step forward for improving food safety and hygiene in Mumbai, Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), held an important meeting with Shri Bhushan Varsha Ashok Gagrani, Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and Dr K.H. Govindraj, IAS Principal Secretary
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Kozhikode Shuts Down 16 Unregistered Food Establishments 0
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- December 24, 2024
Pre-Holiday Food Safety Plan In a pre-holiday enforcement action, Food Safety teams in Kozhikode district shut down 16 unregistered food establishments during increased inspections before Christmas and New Year festivities. Over four days, the teams discovered numerous businesses operating without proper licenses or postponing their renewals. They inspected 176 establishments and collected samples from 62
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Nutritional Assessment of Packaged Foods in India: A Call for Healthier Options 0

Overview A recent study funded by the Government of India revealed that most food products sold in the country are classified as “healthy” or “moderately healthy.” However, the study also highlighted a concerning scarcity of low glycemic index (GI) foods, which are crucial for individuals with diabetes. Published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, the

FSSAI Mandates Reporting of Expired and Rejected Food Products 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed licensed food producers, importers, and relabelers to submit quarterly reports on rejected and expired food products through its online compliance platform, FOSCOS. This directive aims to prevent the resale of unfit food products for human consumption. Key Mandates Released on December 16, the

India’s 10-Minute Food Delivery Race: Speed and Competition Intensify 0

Overview Food delivery apps in India, including Zomato and Swiggy, are racing to deliver meals in under 10 minutes, responding to the growing demand for rapid service. At least five companies, including Zomato’s Blinkit and Zepto Cafe, are competing to meet the needs of impatient consumers, offering everything from biryani to beverages. Varied Approaches: In-House