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FSSAI Classifies Packaged Drinking Water as ‘High-Risk Food’0

New Safety Regulations for Packaged Water In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has classified packaged drinking and mineral water as “High-Risk Food.” This decision follows the government’s October announcement to eliminate the need for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for these products. As a result, packaged drinking

Indian Spices Face Quality Scrutiny Abroad, Government Acts to Ensure Safety 0

Report The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that Indian spices are not banned in Singapore or Hong Kong, despite some quality concerns. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed Lok Sabha on Friday that food safety authorities in these countries had previously recalled specific batches of Indian spice mixtures due to ethylene oxide (EtO) levels

Food Safety Official Warns Against Harmful Food Packaging Practices 0

Unsafe Packaging Practices Highlighted The Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Saturday emphasized the dangers of using non-food grade materials for packing food. Small eateries, including roadside vendors like ‘thattukadas’, commonly use newspapers to wrap food. This practice allows harmful chemicals such as lead and dyes to mix with the food, posing serious

Indian Restaurant in England Faces Heat Over Food Safety Failures 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 2, 2024
Report The Tandoori Mahal, an Indian restaurant in Wallasey, England, has admitted to 13 food safety violations, including failing to manage pests and protect food from contamination. In 2017, authorities accused the restaurant of poor hygiene practices, citing inadequate pest control and unclean premises. Despite these warnings, the restaurant, owned by Ajmol Ali, continued to violate
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Kerala High Court Orders Strict Inspections of Shawarma Sellers for Food Safety Compliance 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 28, 2024
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
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FSSAI Sets New Limits for Contaminants and Bans Veterinary Drugs in Food Production 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 26, 2024
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
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