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Uttar Pradesh Takes a Stand: New Regulations to Combat Food Contamination 0

Report To combat the rising incidents of spitting and urine contamination in food, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Uttar Pradesh government will implement two new regulations targeting unhygienic food practices. The upcoming Prevention of False and Anti-Harmony Activities and Spitting Prohibition Ordinance 2024, along with the UP Prevention of Contamination in Food (Consumer Right

Health Experts Urge FSSAI to Reinstate Warning Label on Iron-Fortified Foods 0

Report Experts warned the FSSAI in a letter that removing the cautionary label, mandated after a scientific evaluation, “puts individuals with these genetic blood disorders at risk of harm to their health and overall well-being.” Health experts urged India’s top food regulatory body to revoke its order to remove the required warning label on iron-fortified

Night Patrols to Ensure Food Safety in Kerala Eateries 0

Report Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced in the Assembly on Tuesday that the Food Safety Wing has set up night patrols to inspect food safety and hygiene in all eateries, including ‘thattukadas’ (roadside stalls). In response to Ahmed Devarkovil’s concerns about hygiene and safety standards in roadside eateries, Ms George highlighted the rising cases

Food Inspections Uncover Safety Violations in Restaurants Outside Hyderabad 0
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- October 14, 2024
Introduction The Food Safety Department of Telangana has expanded its inspection efforts beyond Hyderabad to improve food safety standards across the state. On Saturday, task force squads inspected various restaurants in Karimnagar district and uncovered multiple violations of hygiene and safety regulations. Report Inspectors found serious issues at the Maitri Hotel in Karimnagar, including uncovered
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FSSAI Introduces New SOPs for Milk Safety and Adulteration Prevention 0
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- October 11, 2024
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for primary milk producers, including small dairy units that are not part of cooperative societies. These guidelines aim to reduce milk contamination and adulteration. The SOPs provide detailed instructions for maintaining cleanliness, protecting the environment, ensuring safe milk production, and
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FSSAI Waives Registration Fees for Hawkers 0
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- October 8, 2024
On September 30, FSSAI announced removing the option for hawkers to choose a one- to five-year registration validity period and registration fees instead of offering a five-year registration certificate. Hawkers’ Registration According to the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011, all small food business operators must register with the
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