Food Safety Archives

FSSAI Slashes Copper Limit for Hops Pellets Used in Beer 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has withdrawn its 2022 notification that permitted a high copper limit for hops pellets used in beer manufacturing. Stricter Standards Apply In its latest order, FSSAI directed all food businesses to follow the standard copper limit of 30 mg/kg for hops pellets, classifying them

Maharashtra Deploys Milk Scanners for Instant Adulteration Detection 0

Key Update Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to deploy portable milk scanners statewide to combat adulteration and ensure the supply of safe, high-quality milk. The agency will receive 50 handheld devices by August 2025, enabling instant on-site milk testing. Currently, FDA officials collect samples and send them to laboratories, causing delays and

Monk Fruit Sweetener: Natural, Zero-Calorie Sugar Alternative 0

Overview Monk fruit sweetener — also called monk fruit extract — has been used in Asia for decades. Now, with more people seeking healthier sugar substitutes, it’s gaining attention as a natural, zero-calorie option. What is Monk Fruit? Monk fruit (luo han guo or Buddha fruit) grows on vines and belongs to the gourd family.

Tirupati Food Safety Scare: Rotten Food, Adulterated Oils, Filthy Kitchens 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 9, 2025
Key Update Authorities in Tirupati have uncovered shocking food safety lapses that threaten the health of residents, pilgrims, and tourists. Joint teams from the Food Safety and Legal Metrology departments conducted surprise inspections across more than 2,000 licensed and unlicensed eateries, from roadside stalls to top hotels. Inspectors found rotten chicken biryani, decomposed mushrooms, adulterated
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MoFPI Fast-Tracks Food Safety with ₹6,411 Cr Projects Under PMKSY 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 9, 2025
Key Development The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is modernising India’s food sector by prioritising food safety and hygiene standards. By June 2025, it had approved 1,601 projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and released ₹6,411 crore to upgrade storage, processing, and handling systems that prevent contamination and wastage. MoFPI is
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High-Risk Foods and How to Handle Them Safely 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 9, 2025
At a Glance Food safety concerns in India aren’t limited to adulteration or expired products—contamination with harmful bacteria, pesticides, and chemical residues is also a growing issue. With the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issuing alerts and recalls more often, it’s important to know which foods require extra care. Here are a
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