Food Laws Archives

Ganga River Pollution Threatens Health During Maha Kumbh Mela 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 19, 2025
Report The Ganga River in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, a revered spiritual site, suffers from severe pollution. During the Maha Kumbh Mela, where over 50 crore people bathed in the Ganges, a government agency detected dangerously high levels of ‘faecal coliform’ bacteria. On Monday, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT)
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Telangana Cracks Down on Hospital Food Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2025
Report The Telangana Food Safety Department conducted a state-wide inspection of government hospital canteens and kitchens on Monday to enforce hygiene and food safety regulations. Food Safety Officers inspected 19 hospitals, including MNJ Cancer Hospital, Niloufer Hospital, Government Chest Hospital, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, and MGM Hospital in Warangal. Training and Compliance Checks Officials educated
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Quaker Oats Recalls Waffle and Pancake Mix Over Milk Allergen 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2025
Report On January 14, the Quaker Oats Company recalled two-pound boxes of Pearl Milling Company’s Original Pancake & Waffle Mix after discovering an undeclared milk allergen. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as a Class I recall, the highest risk level. FDA’s Recall Classification System The FDA categorizes recalls into three
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Banned Food Additives and Chemicals in India 0

India’s food market is one of the largest and most diverse in the world, and with an ever-growing consumer base, there is an increasing demand for safe, high-quality food products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plays a critical role in safeguarding public health by regulating food safety. It ensures that food

Protein Deficiency in Rural India Despite Availability 0

Report A recent study by researchers from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Center for Economic and Social Studies (CESS) has uncovered a surprising trend. Many rural Indians suffer from protein deficiency despite producing sufficient protein-rich food or having the financial means

Saudi Arabia Ban Wooden Cutting Tools in Central Kitchens 0

Report The Ministry of Municipalities in Saudi Arabia has proposed new regulations for central kitchens that supply restaurants and households. The draft rules ban using wooden boards and knives with wooden handles for cutting meat, poultry, and fish, instead requiring food-safe materials like plastic for easier cleaning. Designated Food Preparation Areas According to the draft,