INS 551: Sand in our food?
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- September 12, 2022
Report The Food and Safety Department shut down an illegal paneer and milk production facility in Bulandshahr and seized over 2,500 kg of tainted paneer and 4,000 kg of imitation milk. Authorities intended to distribute these counterfeit products across Delhi-NCR. They apprehended the factory owner, Mohd Imamuddin, in Dambar village, located in the Arniya region
READ MOREReport The Clean Label Project, a nonprofit focused on transparent food labelling and food safety, conducted a recent study that exposed high levels of harmful contaminants in over-the-counter protein powders sold in the USA. The report evaluated 160 products from 70 leading brands, covering 83% of the market. Heavy Metals in Protein Powders The report
READ MOREAntioxidants are vital compounds that protect our bodies from oxidative damage and play a crucial role in preserving food safety. In the food industry, they help prevent spoilage, maintain nutritional value, and extend shelf life. However, while antioxidants offer numerous benefits, excessive use—especially of synthetic antioxidants—can pose health risks and complications. Both consumers and manufacturers
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under its ‘Eat Right Challenge,’ has launched a hygiene rating program in Kozhikode district, including 91 hotels. This program encourages food businesses to adopt self-regulation and demonstrate food safety, helping to build consumer trust. Food Safety officials have stated that they will expand the program
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