Food Safety Archives

55,050 kg Sesame Seeds Seized in Tamil Nadu Over Safety Lapse 0

Key Development Food Safety Officers in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, seized 55,050 kg of sesame seeds on Saturday after discovering that the transport trucks and supplier lacked the required food safety certification. They discovered during a routine inspection of trucks parked at Villipathiri. Unlicensed Transport and Supplier Lead to Seizure A team led by Virudhunagar Designated

World Food India Summit Secures ₹1.02 Lakh Crore to Boost Food Safety 0

Key Update The Indian government has secured ₹1.02 lakh crore in investments for the food processing sector at the ‘World Food India’ summit, held from September 25 to 28 in New Delhi. Organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the summit emphasised India’s commitment to strengthening food safety and processing infrastructure. Record Investments to

India and Australia Join Hands to Boost Food Safety Standards 0

Key Update In a landmark development for agricultural trade and food safety, India and Australia have signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for organic products and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen food safety and regulatory cooperation. Both agreements were formalised at FSSAI Headquarters in New Delhi, marking a new chapter in Indo-Australian relations.

Inside Your Paper Cup: What You’re Really Drinking Might Shock You!0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 26, 2025
Overview Hot beverages served in disposable paper cups can release thousands of microplastic particles into the drink due to the plastic lining inside the cups. Although called “paper” cups, these containers typically have a thin plastic coating that breaks down when exposed to heat. Studies show that within just 15 minutes of holding hot liquid
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Buckwheat Flour Triggers Mass Food Poisoning in North West Delhi 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 26, 2025
Key Update On Tuesday, over 350 people in North West Delhi reported food poisoning symptoms after consuming buckwheat flour during Navratri fasting. Authorities rushed most of the affected to the Delhi government-run BJRM Hospital, where doctors confirmed that all patients remained in stable condition. Health Officials Confirm Stable Condition of Patients The chief medical officer
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Iowa State Unveils Resource to Cut Chemical Risks in Food Packaging 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, New Technology, News
- September 26, 2025
Key Update Researchers at Iowa State University’s Polymer and Food Protection Consortium in the United States created a resource to help the food packaging industry reduce risks from harmful chemicals in Food Contact Materials (FCMs). The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) supported the study, which offers practical guidance for manufacturers
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