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Kochi Unveils Advanced Microbiology Lab for Safer Exports 0

Key Update The Export Inspection Agency (EIA) in Kochi has launched a modern microbiology lab under the Export Inspection Council (EIC) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The new facility strengthens food safety standards and enhances the quality of Indian exports. India’s Export Certification Backbone Nitin Kumar Yadav, Director (EIC) and Additional Secretary, Ministry

FSSAI to Mandate Sugar & Oil Content Display in Restaurants to Combat Obesity 0

Key Update In response to India’s growing obesity crisis, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to issue an advisory requiring restaurants and hotels to display information about sugar and oil content in their dishes. This move aims to raise awareness among consumers about calorie intake and promote healthier dietary choices. Move

Indian Beverage Association (IBA) Pushes for Sugar-Based Tax System 0

Key Development The Indian Beverage Association (IBA), representing leading soft drink makers, urged the finance ministry to adopt a sugar-based tax system for beverages. The association made this demand ahead of the GST Council meeting next month, where members will review tax rates on several goods. Current High Tax Rates The government taxes all aerated

Rotten Meat, Synthetic Cheese, Expired Sweets: J&K Shuts 9 Food Outlets 0
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- August 29, 2025
Licenses Suspended in Srinagar and Anantnag The J&K (Jammu and Kashmir) Food and Drug Administration has suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licenses of nine food outlets across the Valley as part of its intensified crackdown on food safety violations. Officials confirmed on Tuesday that four outlets operated in Srinagar, while
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Public Meet on Food Safety & Adulteration in Mysuru, Aug 30 0
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- August 29, 2025
Key Updates The Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) will hold a public meeting on August 30 to address growing concerns about food adulteration and safety in the city. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at 6/1 Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, Mysuru. Since its formation, MGP has actively worked to educate the public about how commonly consumed
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Phenyl in School Meal: Timely Check Averts Major Tragedy in Chhattisgarh 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update A potential tragedy was averted at a government-run residential porta-cabin school in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, when staff discovered phenyl, a toxic chemical, in vegetables prepared for dinner. The school, located in a Maoist-affected tribal belt, houses 426 students. The contamination came to light during the school’s routine food tasting protocol, a safety
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