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Human Teeth Found in Food Across China: Authorities Investigate 0

Key Update: Human Teeth Found in Food Across China Shocking incidents across China have raised major concerns over food safety after consumers discovered human teeth in everyday food items. On October 13, a woman in Jilin province found three artificial human teeth inside a grilled sausage she had bought for her child from an outdoor

Meet the Hyderabad doctor whose legal battle ended fake ORS claims!0

FSSAI Bars Food Brands from Using ‘ORS’ A Hyderabad paediatrician’s persistent campaign against sugary drinks falsely marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS) has led to a major policy shift. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the use of the term “ORS” on food and beverage labels unless the formulation strictly

Rajasthan High Court Bars GM Food Sales Until Regulations Are Framed 0

Key Development A division bench of the Rajasthan High Court has barred FSSAI and the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) from approving the sale, manufacture, distribution, or import of genetically modified (GM) food items in India until they frame comprehensive regulations. The court asked the authorities to complete the regulations within six months under Section

UAE to Implement Tiered Sugar Tax on Beverages from January 2026 0
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- October 11, 2025
Key Update The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that its new tiered ‘sugar tax’ on sweetened beverages will take effect from January 1, 2026, replacing the existing flat-rate system. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the change aims to encourage healthier consumption and align with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s unified approach to taxing
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Safe Sweets for Diwali: Citywide Inspections in Madurai 0
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- October 10, 2025
Key Update Ahead of Diwali, the Madurai district administration has ordered all sweet makers and food vendors to comply with food safety rules. Acting on directives from the Chennai Food Safety Commissioner, officials have begun inspections across the district. District Designated Officer (Food Safety) G. Selvaraj warned that violators will face legal action. Vendors Must
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Sugar Boards in 160 Kozhikode Schools to Curb Childhood Diabetes 0
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- October 9, 2025
‘Sugar Boards’ Installed Across 160 Schools The Food Safety Department’s district-level advisory committee has installed ‘sugar boards’ in 160 schools across Kozhikode, Kerala. The move is part of an ongoing health awareness campaign aimed at reducing excessive sugar consumption among students, a step officials hope will help combat rising cases of childhood diabetes. Progress Across
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