Food Safety Archives

Deepavali Sweets Must Meet Safety Standards in Virudhunagar 0

Key Development Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar Collector N. O. Sukhaputra directed all permanent and temporary shops, as well as manufacturers and sellers of sweets and savouries during the Deepavali festival, to obtain a Food Safety license and display it prominently at their premises. Traders can apply for the license through FSSAI’s portal. Ensure Hygienic Production and

PepsiCo Turns to Natural Colours for Its Iconic Drinks 0

Key Update PepsiCo is switching from artificial dyes to natural colourants made from purple sweet potatoes and carrots. The company aims to preserve the familiar shades of drinks like Mountain Dew and Cherry 7Up while removing synthetic additives, responding to rising consumer demand for cleaner, more natural products. Back to Its Roots When Pepsi-Cola was

China and India Top Global Food Waste List: UNEP Report 0

Key Update The world is throwing away food at an alarming rate. According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, about 1.05 billion tonnes of food—worth over $1 trillion—was wasted in 2022. This massive loss hurts both the planet and people, while millions still go hungry. A Costly Global Habit Wasted food doesn’t just

ICMR Study: High-Carb Diets and Low Activity Linked to Rising Health Risks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 3, 2025
Key Update The ICMR–India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study, published in Nature Medicine, surveyed over 18,000 adults. It reveals that high-carb diets and low physical activity are replacing traditional diets and active lifestyles, driving a rise in metabolic disorders. Widespread Risk Factors Many adults are showing signs of metabolic health issues. Nearly one-third have high blood
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Kozhikode: Rising Diarrhoea Cases, Focus on Food & Water Safety 0
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- October 3, 2025
Key Development Kozhikode district has reported a noticeable increase in acute diarrhoeal disease (ADD) cases over the past week, prompting authorities to emphasise the importance of food and water safety. Health officials link the rise to consumption of contaminated water, fungal infections, and foodborne illnesses. According to the Health Department’s Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, 178
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FSSAI Asks States to Boost Milk Product Checks for Festive Season 0
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- October 3, 2025
Key Update To protect public health, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed States to step up surveillance of milk, milk-based products, and other high-demand items during the festive season. Food safety officers must submit inspection data, sampling results, and outcomes of this special drive by November 15. “During the festive
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