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Coimbatore Authorities Mandate Higher Mineral Content in Bottled Water 0

Authorities Push for Healthier Bottled Water The Food Safety Department in Coimbatore has directed all packaged bottled water manufacturers to increase the mineral content in their products. Dr. T. Anuradha, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), led a sensitisation meeting on Friday, where she emphasised the need to

Police Bust Illegal Ginger-Garlic Paste Unit in Bandlaguda 0

Report The South-East Zone Task Force and Bandlaguda Police raided an illegal ginger-garlic paste manufacturing unit in Patel Nagar, Bandlaguda, Telangana on Tuesday, June 3. The team arrested 44-year-old Mohammed Faisal, who had been running the unit from his home under the name FK Food Product. Officials Seize 870 Kg of Adulterated Paste During the

UBL to close Mangaluru plant, expand Mysuru for growth 0

Report United Breweries Ltd. (UBL), a leading beer manufacturer in India, will shut down its Mangaluru brewery by the end of June 2025. The company is implementing a strategic plan to consolidate capacity and streamline its operations within Karnataka. UBL currently runs breweries in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru. Once the Mangaluru unit closes, the company

FDA Bans Areca Palm Leaf Dinnerware Over Health Risks 0
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- June 6, 2025
Report In a decisive step to protect public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of dinnerware made from Areca palm leaves. The FDA took this action after identifying harmful toxins naturally present in these products, which include eco-friendly plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery made from the sheath of Areca
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Vellore Officials Seize Chemically Ripened Mangoes in Surprise Raid 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 6, 2025
Report Vellore Corporation’s Food Safety Division and Health Department launched a surprise raid on Thursday and seized one tonne of artificially ripened mangoes from the city’s wholesale fruit market. Acting on consumer complaints, officials discovered that traders were using banned chemicals to hasten fruit ripening. Traders Source Mangoes from Neighbouring Districts Over 30 wholesale mango
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World Environment Day 2025: How Plastic Pollution Threatens Our Food Safety 0
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- June 5, 2025
Every year on June 5, people worldwide celebrate World Environment Day—a moment to reflect on how our actions impact the planet and our health. This year, plastic pollution demands urgent attention for its direct threat to the safety of the food we eat. Plastic pollution is everywhere—in oceans, rivers, streets, and even the air. But
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