Report In just over four months, 2,869 people used the rapid food testing kiosks set up in ten Bangalore malls by the Food Safety and Standards Department, now renamed the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA). FDA officials considered this number low compared to the high footfall at these malls. The initiative also included
READ MOREReport Coca-Cola is facing scrutiny after recalling products in the UK and the US due to contamination issues. These include excessive chlorate levels and plastic fragments, with the company acting quickly to protect public health and ensure product quality. UK Recall Due to Chlorate Contamination In the UK, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners recalled select drinks after
READ MOREOverview The Karnataka High Court has ruled that manufacturers and packers are responsible for misbranded food products, not just sellers. Justice Suraj Govindaraj stated that Section 27(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 holds manufacturers and packers accountable if their products fail to meet legal and regulatory requirements, including misbranding. Food Safety Officials
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREReport 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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