Food Safety Archives

Safer Fish Ahead: Kerala Researchers Create Adulterant-Removing Powder 0

Key Development As Kerala grapples with frequent reports of formalin– and ammonia-laced seafood—and a recent cargo ship sinking raising public concern—a promising solution is emerging. A research team from Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, is developing a lipid-based adulterant-removing powder that removes chemical adulterants from fish, paving the way to safer fish. From Detection to Removal The

355 kg of Unlicensed Soan Papdi Seized in Virudhunagar 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department in Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu conducted surprise inspections on Friday and seized 355.6 kg of soan papdi stored without a valid food safety licence at a local supermarket. Officials also confiscated 50 kilograms of nutritious food products from a medical shop in Palayampatti for operating without the required licence. Officials Warn

Delhi HC Rejects DRL Plea, Upholds FSSAI Ban on Misleading ‘ORS’ Drinks 0

Key Update The Delhi High Court has upheld the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) ban on beverages marketed with the term “ORS,” agreeing that such products mislead consumers and endanger public health. Justice Sachin Datta, who presided over the case, refused to interfere with the FSSAI’s order and declined to grant any

Highway Hygiene Check: Telangana Shuts Unsafe Eateries 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 3, 2025
Key Development Telangana Food Safety Taskforce launched a major statewide enforcement drive on Saturday, November 1, inspecting 12 highway food outlets along three key national highways — NH-65 (Hyderabad–Vijayawada), NH-163 (Warangal–Hyderabad), and NH-44 (Kurnool–Hyderabad). The inspections covered eateries in Sangareddy, Warangal, and Jogulamba Gadwal districts to assess compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Severe
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Roasted Chickpeas Adulteration Raises Fresh Food Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 31, 2025
Key Update Food adulteration in India has reached alarming levels. From vegetables polished with chemicals to fruits coated with wax, consumers unknowingly risk their health every day. What appears fresh and tasty in the market often hides toxic substances beneath. A recent viral instagram video has exposed a disturbing trend — roasted chickpeas, considered a
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Bengaluru Scientists Turn Coffee-Stain Effect Into Powerful Food Safety Tool 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 31, 2025
Key Update Indian researchers achieved a breakthrough in food safety by using the coffee-stain effect to detect toxic dyes and contaminants at trillionth levels. The Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), turned this simple phenomenon into a low-cost, highly sensitive method for testing food and water safety,
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