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Kerala Launches High-Tech Residue Testing Unit for Animal Foods in Palode 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2026
Key Development The State Institute for Animal Diseases (SIAD) in Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, has set up a new Toxicology Laboratory Complex and Toxin Residue Analysis Unit to strengthen food safety and animal health surveillance in Kerala. Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchu Rani will inaugurate the facility, established with ₹4.5 crore under the
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Haldiram’s Attapur Outlet Faces Expiry, Adulteration Allegations; Probe Underway 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2026
Key Development Food safety concerns have surfaced after customers filed complaints against a Haldiram’s outlet in Attapur, Hyderabad, alleging that the store sold expired and improperly labelled sweets and packaged food items. Visitors claimed several products lacked mandatory details such as manufacturing dates and expiry information, raising concerns about transparency, shelf life, and compliance with
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Seafood Hub Under Scrutiny: Vizhinjam Deaths Expose Food Safety Lapses 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2026
Key Development The recent deaths linked to a hotel in Vizhinjam have brought serious lapses in food safety enforcement to light. The Food Safety Department, which must ensure hygienic food service and regular monitoring, has not deployed adequate staff to conduct routine inspections. In several constituencies, a single food safety officer oversees all food establishments.
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15-Second Health Ads May Cut Junk Food Cravings, Study Finds 0

Key Development A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Western Australia has found that short advertisements promoting healthy eating can reduce cravings for junk food — and in some cases, a 15-second message works better than a traditional 30-second commercial. Dr Ross Hollett, who led the research, examined how the length and message

Milk Safety Drive: 12,780 Samples Fail FSSAI Tests in FY 24-25 0

Key Development India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and milk safety drive, with a strong focus on milk and milk products. In a recent press release, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed that authorities carried out extensive enforcement and surveillance actions

No Forced Service Charges: Diners Win Big in Billing Transparency 0

Key Update Restaurants can no longer add service charges by default. In a recent move, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) declared that forcing customers to pay a service charge is an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Delhi High Court backed the guidelines and directed restaurants to comply strictly. The