Food Safety Archives

Ranchi’s Food Safety at Risk Due to License Delays and Staff Shortages 0

Food License Backlog in Ranchi In Ranchi, approximately 300 food license applications have been pending for over three months, with 100 of these applications coming from suppliers earning less than Rs 12 lakh annually. This delay is causing significant challenges for local vendors. Arvind Kumar, Additional Chief Medical Officer, noted that Ranchi currently has only

The Hidden Dangers of Tea Bags: Microplastics in Your Cup 0

Starting the Day with Tea Many people consider a cup of tea or coffee a daily ritual. To save time, they often choose tea bags instead of brewing loose-leaf tea. However, researchers have raised concerns about the dangers of using tea bags, particularly the risk of microplastics. Experts from the Autonomous University of Barcelona have

Mysuru Launches Training Program for Street Food Vendors to Boost Hygiene and Quality 0

Report The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has rolled out a training program to help street food vendors improve hygiene and food safety. The five-day event, launched on Friday in collaboration with Nestlé, aims to enhance food quality across Mysuru’s street food scene. MCC Commissioner Ashaad Ur Rahman Shariff shared that the corporation has regularly held

The Challenges and Health Risks of Pesticide Use in Green Chili Cultivation 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Resources
- December 27, 2024
Green chillies are cherished worldwide for their unique flavour, vibrant colour, and significant health benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and capsaicin—a compound responsible for their spicy kick—green chillies enhance culinary experiences and promote health. Capsaicin is linked to numerous benefits, such as boosting metabolism, enhancing immunity, reducing pain, and lowering the risk of chronic diseases
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Sunset Yellow: A Popular Dye, But Should You Worry?0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 27, 2024
Sunset Yellow, a synthetic food colouring agent, widely enhances the visual appeal of foods, beverages, and cosmetics. Known for its bright orange-red hue, it commonly appears in processed snacks, drinks, and some medications. While it plays a key role in improving product aesthetics, concerns over its potential health risks—particularly for children—have raised alarms. These risks
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Hyderabad Police and Food Safety Team Raid Adulterated Tea Manufacturing Facility 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 27, 2024
Report The Task Force (South Zone) of the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, working with the Food Safety team, recently raided a tea manufacturing facility in Chandanagar and uncovered large-scale adulteration of tea products. During the operation, authorities seized 130 kgs of packaged adulterated tea powder, 35 kgs of loose adulterated tea powder, and food dyes used
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