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Tinsukia Fish Market Gets Clean Chit: No Formalin Found in Surprise Test 0

Overview The Food Safety Department and the Fisheries Department joined forces on Tuesday to conduct a surprise formalin testing drive at the wholesale fish market in Tinsukia town, in Assam. Through this initiative, authorities aimed to protect public health and eliminate harmful adulterants from the food supply chain — a key focus of Assam’s ongoing

WHO Calls for 50% Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco by 2035 0

Overview The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to raise taxes on harmful products such as sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by at least 50% over the next decade. Launching its strongest push yet through the new “3 by 35” initiative, the WHO argued that higher prices would cut consumption of these products, which

India Embraces Probiotics: Traditional Foods Aid Gut Health 0

Rising Popularity of Probiotics in India Consumers across India are increasingly embracing probiotics to improve gut health and address digestive issues. Over the past four years, sales of probiotic products have doubled, as both leading brands and startups launch new offerings. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, the market grew from ₹1,016 crore in

Kochi’s Mobile Food Lab Stalled for 18 Months 0
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- July 1, 2025
Report Kochi Corporation’s mobile lab, which aims to detect food adulteration, has remained non-functional for the past one and a half years. Officials cite the absence of competent personnel to collect and test food samples as the primary reason for the delay. Recently, three people fell ill and were hospitalised after consuming food at a
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GHMC Inspects Hospital Kitchens Across Hyderabad 0
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- June 26, 2025
Report The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) food safety officers carried out surprise inspections at 75 hospital kitchens across Hyderabad on Tuesday. They collected 14 food samples and sent them to the State Food Laboratory in Nacharam for detailed analysis. Acting on instructions from the GHMC Commissioner, food safety officers began unannounced inspections of hospital
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Kerala High Court Questions Plastic in Food Delivery, Seeks Govt Reply 0
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- June 16, 2025
Report The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to address the widespread use of plastic in food delivery services and to submit a response within two weeks. While hearing a petition on food safety, Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that serving hot food items such as curries, gravies, or rice in plastic containers exposes
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