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Kerala High Court Orders Strict Inspections of Shawarma Sellers for Food Safety Compliance 0

Court Directs Regular Inspections On Wednesday, the Kerala High Court directed authorities to conduct regular inspections of hotels, vendors, and restaurants that sell shawarma to ensure strict compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The court also ordered the revocation of licenses for eateries that sell shawarma without following safety regulations and mandated

FSSAI Sets New Limits for Contaminants and Bans Veterinary Drugs in Food Production 0

Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) First Amendment Regulations, 2024, setting limits for crop contaminants and banning the use of veterinary drugs in food production. Limits Set for Ochratoxin A and Deoxynivalenol in Food Products The regulations specify that the

Essential Food Safety Updates for Thoothukudi Vendors 0

Report In Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, S. Mariappan, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department recently has come up with a few amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act that impact food business operators and street vendors in the region. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced these amendments in September

Reports state that FSSAI’s antibiotic ban enhances livestock quality and combats AMR 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 26, 2024
Overview FSSAI’s decision to ban certain antibiotics in animal food products could curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and enhance livestock farming in India, reports suggest. The ban, effective in October, covers meat, milk, poultry, eggs, and aquaculture, aiming to improve farming quality across the nation. Impact of the Ban on India’s Livestock Farming Industry GlobalData, a
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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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