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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 agricultural

ED Raids MP Dairy Farm Over Fake Lab Certificates and Adulterated Milk 0

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

Tatanagar and Bokaro Stations Earn Eat Right Certification 0

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

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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Govt. Considers Health Tax on Ultra-Processed Foods to Tackle Diet Risks 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 1, 2025
Report The government is considering a higher tax on ultra-processed foods (UPFs), effectively introducing a ‘health tax’ to discourage the promotion of these products. The pre-Budget Economic Survey 2024-25, presented in Parliament on Friday (January 31, 2025) by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, emphasized this recommendation. The proposal urges the Union Ministry of Health and
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Karnataka’s “Magic” Food Testing Kits in Full Swing 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- January 23, 2025
Overview To ensure food safety and combat adulteration, the Karnataka health ministry has introduced food safety test kits at 10 locations across Bengaluru. These kits enable consumers to quickly check if items like paneer, fish, and raw food materials contain harmful additives using a simple tincture test. Simple Tests for Easy Adulteration Detection At any
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