Food Laws Archives

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
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 13, 2024
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
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FSSAI to Meet Quick-Commerce Platforms Over Food Safety Violations and Expiry Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 11, 2024
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
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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

FSSAI to Address Consumer Concerns in Upcoming CAC Meeting on Food Safety and E-commerce 0

FSSAI’s Focus on E-commerce Food Safety Oversight To ensure nationwide compliance with food safety standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has organized a Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to address the recent challenges, issues, and concerns faced by consumers, as well as those identified by the government. Sources say the CAC’s

FDA Issues Alert on Lead Contamination in Cinnamon Products 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert regarding cinnamon products, now including “Super Brand” cinnamon due to its elevated lead levels. The Arkansas Department of Health collected samples at a retail location, which the FDA subsequently reviewed. The agency warns that exposure to this product may pose safety risks. This