Food Safety Archives

Delhi Street Food Gets a Green Upgrade with Electric Cookstoves 0

Overview Delhi’s vibrant street food scene is set for a major transformation. The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) is leading the effort to replace traditional cooking methods with electric cookstoves. In partnership with Finovista, a consulting firm based in Delhi, NASVI is driving this shift in the city’s bustling streets. Empowering Vendors

Beware of Fake Mangoes: A Quick Guide 0

Overview Fake mangoes, or artificially ripened mangoes, are real mangoes that undergo forced ripening using harmful chemicals like calcium carbide instead of natural methods. Experts estimate that hundreds of kilograms of such mangoes enter the market each year, especially before the natural mango season. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) advises consumers

Nutritional Labelling: A Key to Safe and Informed Food Choices 0

When you pick up a packet of biscuits, a carton of juice, or even a box of cereal, you’ll notice a detailed panel filled with numbers, names, and percentages. This is not just fine print to be ignored — it is a powerful tool known as nutritional labelling. Nutritional labelling acts as a vital bridge

Tiruchirappalli School Mid-Day Meal: 15 Students Ill, Probe On 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 26, 2025
Report Fifteen students from a government school in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, allegedly fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal. A healthcare team promptly arrived at the school, examined the affected children, and administered glucose and medication. The medical team observed symptoms consistent with food poisoning, but confirmed the cause would require testing of the food
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Paneer Adulteration: Safer Vegetarian Protein Alternatives 0
- Event, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- April 26, 2025
Paneer, a protein-rich staple in Indian diets, is now at the centre of concern, with reports suggesting it’s one of the most adulterated foods in the market. Though we couldn’t verify the claims independently, FSSAI has flagged issues such as the presence of starch, detergent, and even formalin in paneer samples. For vegetarians who rely
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Chandigarh Mobile Lab Cracks Down on Watermelon Adulteration 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 26, 2025
Report In a proactive move to ensure food safety, the Food Safety Administration in Chandigarh recently inspected the local fruit market using its Mobile Food Testing Laboratory — a state-of-the-art facility designed for immediate on-site analysis of food samples. Food Safety Officers targeted watermelon during the visit, as they are widely consumed in the summer
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