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China Acts After Kindergarten Lead Poisoning Scandal Sickens 247 0

Shocking Scandal Sparks Nationwide Reforms China has announced sweeping food safety measures for schools after a lead poisoning scandal in Gansu province sickened 247 children and staff. The incident, which involved industrial-grade pigment added to kindergarten meals for visual appeal, has been called one of the worst school food safety crises in recent history. The

Ambaji Temple in Gujarat Earns FSSAI ‘Eat Right Prasad’ Tag 0

Ambaji Temple Sets Food Safety Benchmark The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the ‘Eat Right Prasad’ certificate to the mohanthal prasad distributed by the Ambaji Temple Trust, Gujarat. This recognition highlights the temple’s adherence to strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in preparing and distributing prasad. Calling it a

India Cracks Down on Antimicrobials in Milk, Eggs & Honey 0

Key Development India has taken a decisive step to improve food safety and combat the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The government has amended the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963, to ban the use of specific antimicrobial drugs in the production and processing of milk, milk products, eggs, and honey. New Rules

Dark Stores in Focus: How Q-Commerce Players Are Cleaning Up for Consumers 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, Resources
- July 23, 2025
Key Development India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector, led by players like Blinkit, Zepto, Bigbasket, and Swiggy Instamart, is rapidly evolving as customer demand for ultra-fast delivery of groceries and essentials soars. However, this rapid growth has brought increased regulatory focus, especially on the hygiene and operational standards of the dark stores that form the backbone
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Telangana Schools to Form Food Safety Committees After Poisoning Cases 0
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- July 23, 2025
Key Development In response to recurring cases of suspected food poisoning in government-run residential schools in Telangana, BC (Backwards Class) Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has directed officials to promptly establish food safety committees in every school. These food safety committees must include teachers, principals, and students to ensure comprehensive oversight. Minister Prabhakar emphasised that food
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SC Seeks Centre, States’ Reply on Consumer ‘Right to Know’ Plea 0
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- July 23, 2025
Key Development On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the central and state governments to respond to a petition asserting that consumers have a right to know not just product details, but also the identity of the seller. The petitioner, Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, argued that disclosing seller information is essential to protect customers from fraud and
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