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FSSAI Extends Labelling Regulation Deadline to July 2025 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, News
- January 17, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has updated the deadline for food companies to comply with changes in its labelling regulations. This update, confirmed during the 45th meeting of the Food Authority, marks a significant shift in the regulatory framework for the food industry. The revised provisions will be enforced starting
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Kozhikode Kicks Off FSSAI Hygiene Rating Program to Boost Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 17, 2025
Report 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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Lizard in Samosa Purchased in Thrissur, Kerala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 17, 2025
Report A family has filed a complaint after discovering a lizard inside a samosa purchased from a shop namely Bubble Tea at Irinjalakuda bus stand in Thrissur district, Kerala. The incident occurred around noon yesterday when the family bought a parcel of samosas from the shop, located near Koodalmanikyam Road. Sinny and Rajesh, residents of
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Saponins: Understanding Their Role in Plant-Based Foods 0

As more people embrace plant-based diets for their health benefits, the term “saponins” may come up in discussions about nutrition. Saponins are naturally occurring compounds found in a variety of plants like quinoa, soybeans, and spinach. Known for their potential health-promoting properties, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, saponins also come with a cautionary note.

FDA Bans Red No. 3 Dye Linked to Cancer in Animals, Effective 2027 0

On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would ban Red No. 3, a synthetic dye found in food and beverages, due to its cancer-causing effects in animals. The dye, which gives products like candy, cereals, fruit cocktails, and strawberry-flavoured milkshakes their bright red colour, has been linked to cancer in

Kerala Strengthens Food Safety with New Microbiology Labs and Strict Measures 0

Report On Wednesday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that the government would take strict action against those who compromise food safety. During the inauguration of a microbiology lab at the Government Analyst’s Laboratory within the food safety department, George emphasized, “Preventing diseases is as important as addressing them. Nutrition plays a crucial role in