A to Z Archives

BIS Introduces New Standards for Water Testing, and Food Microbiology 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
key Update The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), operating under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has officially released a new set of Indian Standards aimed at strengthening quality and safety across three critical sectors: water quality and food chain microbiology. These standards will come into force on August 26, 2025, with some outdated standards scheduled for
READ MORE
National Geographic and PepsiCo Launch “Food for Tomorrow” Initiative 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
Key Update The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo have partnered to launch Food for Tomorrow, a global initiative transforming how food is grown, shared, and consumed. This program uses scientific research, storytelling, and education to promote regenerative agriculture as a crucial solution for a sustainable food future. As the global population approaches 10 billion by
READ MORE
FSSAI Forms Panel to Overhaul Organic Food Regulations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
Key Update The FSSAI has formed an expert committee to revise India’s organic food regulations, aiming to modernise certification norms and labelling requirements, align with international standards, and enhance consumer confidence in organic products. Panel to Revise NPOP and Certification Systems The newly formed panel will update the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), which
READ MORE

Artificial Sweeteners in Diet Sodas May Speed Up Brain Ageing, Study Warns 0

Key Update A new study shows that regular consumption of artificial sweeteners in diet sodas, flavoured waters, and low-calorie snacks accelerates memory and thinking decline in middle-aged adults. High consumers experienced 1.6 extra years of brain ageing, with the strongest effects in people under 60 and those with diabetes. Eight-Year Study in Brazil On September

Coimbatore Converts 245 KL Used Cooking Oil Into Biodiesel Under RUCO 0

Key Update Under FSSAI’s Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) programme, officials have collected 245 kilolitres of used oil from food businesses in the district over the past four months. Approved aggregators converted this into 192 kilolitres of biodiesel. FSSAI launched RUCO to make food businesses sell used oil to licensed aggregators instead of reusing it

Kurkure Controversy: Delhi Packs Have Palm Oil, Bengaluru Ones Don’t 0

Key Development A LinkedIn post went viral after Vedant Khanduja, a former marketer at Ola Electric, raised concerns over ingredient differences in Kurkure, PepsiCo India’s popular snack, between Delhi and Bengaluru. Khanduja noted that the Delhi pack listed Palmolein (palm oil), one of the cheapest and most processed oils linked to health risks, while the