Food Laws Archives

Telangana’s First Microbiology Lab to Combat Food Adulteration 0

Report Hyderabad will host Telangana’s first ultra-modern microbiology lab, designed to test the purity of packaged foods, detect adulteration, and identify pathogens and microorganisms. Located at the State Food Laboratory in Nacharam, this 4.5 crore facility, approved by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), will use both imported and locally sourced equipment,

27% of Food Samples Fail in Haryana as FDA Faces Staff Shortage 0

Report As per reports, between January 1, 2020, and July 23, 2024, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Haryana collected 16,144 food samples to assess their safety and quality. The FDA determined that 4,398 of these samples, or 27%, failed the tests and deemed them unfit for human consumption, according to information obtained through

Budget 2025: Strengthening Food Security in India 0

Overview The Budget for FY25- 26 introduces key measures to ensure food security in India. By focusing on sustainable agriculture, self-sufficiency, and improved access to nutritious food, these initiatives will bolster the nation’s food systems, reduce dependency on imports, and improve farmers’ livelihoods. Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojna: This scheme will support 100 districts with low

ED Raids MP Dairy Farm Over Fake Lab Certificates and Adulterated Milk 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- February 4, 2025
Report On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched searches at multiple locations in Madhya Pradesh in connection with Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt Ltd. The company is under investigation for producing and distributing tainted milk products, both locally and internationally, using counterfeit laboratory certificates. Action Against Company Directors The ED’s operation targets the directors of
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Tatanagar and Bokaro Stations Earn Eat Right Certification 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 4, 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the Eat Right Station certification to Tatanagar and Bokaro railway stations, recognizing their commitment to providing passengers with safe, hygienic, and nutritious food options. FSSAI conducted a comprehensive two-month evaluation, assessing 25 food stalls at Tatanagar and 14 at Bokaro. The evaluation focused on
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Economic Survey FY25: Tackling Misleading Food Claims & Promoting Health 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 3, 2025
Overview of the Economic Survey FY25 The Economic Survey for FY25 emphasizes the need to regulate ultra-processed foods (UPFs), calling for clear standards on permissible levels of salt and sugar. It highlights the misleading marketing of high-calorie, unhealthy products, such as breakfast cereals, juices, and chocolate drinks, often falsely promoted as healthy despite being classified
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