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Kerala’s Food Safety Labs to Gain NABL Accreditation 0

Report Kerala is on track to have its food safety laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in microbiology. This follows the launch of a new microbiology laboratory at the Government Analysts Laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Timely Accreditation for All Laboratories Health Minister Veena George confirmed that the

Common Foods That Increase Your Cancer Risk 0

Cancer is a multifaceted disease influenced by a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. While genetics and family history certainly contribute, studies show that lifestyle choices, particularly diet, play a much larger role in cancer development. Research links 80-90% of cancer cases to lifestyle and environmental factors. The foods we consume can either protect

Bulandshahr’s Fake Dairy Operation Shut Down 0

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

Shocking Hygiene Violations Exposed at Amritsar Haveli, Hyderabad 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety
- January 18, 2025
Report A customer at the Hyderabad branch of Amritsar Haveli was stunned to discover that staff reportedly reused leftover vinegar-soaked onions for the next customer. Anirudh Gupta (@foodsafetywar) captured the incident on video, and it quickly went viral on Instagram, amassing over a million views. Mixed Responses from Restaurant Staff In the video, Gupta asked
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Study Uncovers Harmful Contaminants in Protein Powders in US 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 18, 2025
Report 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
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Antioxidants: Boosting Food Safety & Health 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- January 17, 2025
Antioxidants 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
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