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India Gains Global Spotlight for Leading Millet Standards at Codex Meet 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2025
India Champions Millet Standards at Rome Session India received global recognition for steering the development of international food standards during the 88th Executive Committee session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88). The meeting, held at FAO headquarters in Rome from July 14–18, highlighted India’s leadership in setting global benchmarks for whole millet grains — a
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FDA Issues Class I Recall for Chocolate Spread Over Salmonella Risk 0
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- July 21, 2025
Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall after tests confirmed Salmonella contamination in a chocolate spread. Turkish company Emek Gıda produced the spread, which gained TikTok fame in 2024 for its creamy pistachio and kadayıf filling. This recalled batch is one of several versions launched after Dubai-based Fix Dessert
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From CO₂ to Sugar: Chinese Scientists Make Historic Leap 0
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- July 21, 2025
Overview Chinese scientists have developed a pioneering method to transform carbon dioxide into sugar, potentially revolutionising food production and reducing reliance on traditional farming methods. A team at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology created an in vitro biotransformation (ivBT) system that synthesises sucrose from methanol, a low-carbon chemical derived from industrial waste or CO₂.
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Beware: Your Kitchen Utensils Also Have Expiry Dates 0

Overview You may already know that food items have expiry dates, but did you know your kitchen utensils also come with a limited lifespan? The tools you use daily to cook and serve food don’t last forever and need timely replacement. What Do Expiry Dates Mean? An expiry date, or “expiration date,” indicates the last

Caffeine Overdose Reminder: Know the Safe Limits 0

Report Who can forget the shocking news of Kristina Lachmann’s death in Melbourne after an overdose of caffeine tablets? The incident, which occurred four years ago, sparked global conversations about how much intake is truly safe. Caffeine is everywhere—in coffee, energy drinks, soft drinks, chocolates, and even dietary supplements. According to the U.S. Food and

Delhi Drops MCD Health Trade Licence; FSSAI Takes Over 0

Major Shift in Licensing Delhi has removed the requirement for restaurants to obtain a health trade licence from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), streamlining regulations and boosting ease of doing business. Previously, the MCD health department issued these licences, which were mandatory for three to six years. Now, the responsibility will shift to the