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India and Australia Join Hands to Boost Food Safety Standards 0

Key Update In a landmark development for agricultural trade and food safety, India and Australia have signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic products and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen food safety and regulatory cooperation. Both agreements were formalised at FSSAI Headquarters in New Delhi, marking a new chapter in Indo-Australian relations.

Inside Your Paper Cup: What You’re Really Drinking Might Shock You!0

Overview Hot beverages served in disposable paper cups can release thousands of microplastic particles into the drink due to the plastic lining inside the cups. Although called “paper” cups, these containers typically have a thin plastic coating that breaks down when exposed to heat. Studies show that within just 15 minutes of holding hot liquid

Buckwheat Flour Triggers Mass Food Poisoning in North West Delhi 0

Key Update On Tuesday, over 350 people in North West Delhi reported food poisoning symptoms after consuming buckwheat flour during Navratri fasting. Authorities rushed most of the affected to the Delhi government-run BJRM Hospital, where doctors confirmed that all patients remained in stable condition. Health Officials Confirm Stable Condition of Patients The chief medical officer

Iowa State Unveils Resource to Cut Chemical Risks in Food Packaging 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, New Technology, News
- September 26, 2025
Key Update Researchers at Iowa State University’s Polymer and Food Protection Consortium in the United States created a resource to help the food packaging industry reduce risks from harmful chemicals in Food Contact Materials (FCMs). The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) supported the study, which offers practical guidance for manufacturers
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Statewide Inspection Drive Puts Major Pizza Chains Under Scrutiny in Telangana 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 26, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Task Force in Telangana placed major pizza chains under the scanner during a statewide inspection, raiding 55 outlets, including several within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits. Major Chains Under Watch The team inspected 18 Pizza Hut outlets, 16 Domino’s outlets, and 21 other pizzerias and bakeries. They identified
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Ernakulam Collector Pushes Food Label Training for Students 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 26, 2025
Top Highlights Ernakulam District Collector G Priyanka emphasised the importance of training school students to read warning food labels on food packets during a special meeting of the district food safety advisory committee on Wednesday. She highlighted that this initiative will empower students to make healthier food choices. To further promote awareness, the collector urged
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