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Food Safety Crack Down in Punjab Amid Dog Meat Rumors 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 20, 2025
Report After reports surfaced about food department officers allegedly discovering “a dog’s severed head in the refrigerator of a momos and spring roll factory” in Mohali, Punjab, Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal clarified that claims of dog meat usage were misleading. A health department inspection confirmed that the tested meat sample did not belong to a
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U.S. Plans to Ban Artificial Food Dyes for Consumer Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- March 14, 2025
Report The U.S. government is moving toward banning artificial colour additives or food dyes to enhance consumer safety. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. informed industry executives on Monday that the ban would take effect before his term ends. ABC News reported this development, citing an internal memo. Meeting with Industry Leaders
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Toxic Boondi Threatens Public Health in Dhubri During Ramadan 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 10, 2025
Report Unethical traders in the Dhubri district in Assam are selling contaminated Boondi, a popular fried chickpea snack, by adding toxic, non-edible colours from the Raja Rani brand (non-edible, industrial-grade dyes). They use these synthetic dyes to enhance the snack’s appearance, putting consumers at serious health risks. Adulterated Boondi Spreads Across Markets Markets across Fakirganj,
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Health Officials Urge Schools to Boost Safety Amid Heat 0

Report As temperatures rise, the district health and family welfare department convened a meeting on Tuesday at the Govt Lady Goschen Hospital auditorium at Mangaluru to discuss summer safety protocols for educational institutions. Representatives from medical and nursing colleges, public instruction and pre-university education departments, degree and technical engineering colleges, and the social welfare department

Decoding Food Labels: A Simple Guide for Indian Shoppers 0

When shopping for packaged foods, do you ever wonder if you’re making the healthiest choice? With so many options available, it can be tough to know which one is truly good for you. Understanding food labels is key to making informed decisions. In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ensures that

University Refutes Allegations of ‘Fake’ Paneer and Contamination 0

Report On Monday, NMIMS University announced its thorough investigation into allegations of ‘fake’ paneer and insects in the food served at SVK’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) at Jadcherla, Telangana. An independent lab test disproved these claims. Some students claimed to have tested the paneer using online methods, but the university pointed out