INS 551: Sand in our food?
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- September 12, 2022
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
READ MOREReport PepsiCo has announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, its first major innovation in the cola category in two decades. The new beverage combines Pepsi’s iconic taste with functional benefits, containing 3 grams of prebiotic fiber, 5 grams of cane sugar, and 30 calories per can—with no artificial sweeteners. What Makes It Different? Pepsi
READ MOREOverview Food Safety Officer Mohamed Manzar Hussain has ordered all hotels and restaurants in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, to display certified documents proving food quality, water safety, and kitchen hygiene. Establishments must prominently showcase certificates for food-grade packaging, water quality, and kitchen sanitation. Officials Warn of Strict Action for Non-Compliance Hussain stated that food safety teams will
READ MOREOverview ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) will soon display dietary guidelines on posters across schools, colleges, and central government offices. These “model posters,” developed with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), follow the Union Health Ministry’s new rules on oil and sugar consumption. What Do the New Guidelines Say? The posters advise
READ MOREReport Huhtamaki, a global packaging leader based in Finland, has launched new ice cream cups that are both compostable and recyclable. The company aims to combine sustainability with quality, offering a greener solution for the food packaging industry. These eco-friendly new cups break down naturally, whether composted at home or in industrial composting units. If composting
READ MORESeven Shops Checked, One Sealed for Violations Food and Drug Administration (FDA) teams in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, conducted a major inspection drive in Indore to check the quality of protein powder and other food products. Officials collected samples from seven shops and sealed one outlet for operating without a valid food license. The FDA sealed
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