Food Safety Archives

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0

Key Update While many parts of Kerala continue to report coconut oil adulteration, Kannur presents a different picture. Over the past two years, the Food Safety Department has not reported a single case of coconut oil adulteration in the district. Instead, the highest number of complaints have involved jaggery laced with synthetic colours, widely sold

Glove Inside a Sandwich: Zomato Probes Gurugram Customer’s Shocking Discovery 0

Key Update A Gurugram resident has raised a serious food safety concern after allegedly discovering a glove inside a sandwich ordered via Zomato. The customer, Satish Sarawagi, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), shared the incident on social media on Tuesday, tagging Zomato, Zomato Care, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). He

Phenyl in School Meal: Timely Check Averts Major Tragedy in Chhattisgarh 0

Key Update A potential tragedy was averted at a government-run residential porta-cabin school in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, when staff discovered phenyl, a toxic chemical, in vegetables prepared for dinner. The school, located in a Maoist-affected tribal belt, houses 426 students. The contamination came to light during the school’s routine food tasting protocol, a safety

Saudi Arabia Mandates Certified Food Safety Specialists in Central Kitchens 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has rolled out comprehensive new regulations for central kitchens across the Kingdom, requiring them to comply with higher food safety and operational standards. The updated rules mandate the hiring of certified food safety specialists and the implementation of advanced technical systems. Key Operational Requirements Introduced Under
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Mumbai Police Bust Fake Paneer Racket, Seize 550 kg of Cheese Analogue 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update In a major operation against food adulteration, Mumbai Police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 550 kilograms of cheese analogue falsely sold as malai paneer during a raid in Antop Hill on August 25. Acting on orders from senior FDA officials, the crime branch’s control unit led the raid. Officials targeted
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Adulterated, Untouched: Telangana’s Food Safety Crackdown Stalls 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Overview Despite a sharp rise in food adulteration across Telangana—particularly in Hyderabad—enforcement efforts remain sluggish. Over the past four months, food safety officials carried out 5,088 inspections and flagged 381 eateries. Yet, more than 60% of these establishments escaped any penalty. Between 2020 and 2025, authorities tested 18,283 food samples across the state. Of those,
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