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Food Infection or Food Intoxication: Know the Difference!0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- September 2, 2026
We often use the term “food poisoning” to describe any illness caused by contaminated food. But foodborne illness does not always happen in the same way. Two important mechanisms are food infection and food intoxication. Both can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and nausea, but they differ in what causes the illness
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Why Does Fanta Have More Sugar in India Than the UK?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update Reports comparing Fanta sold in the UK and India have reignited concerns over differences in food formulations, nutritional standards and labelling practices. The UK version reportedly contains significantly less sugar, with some reports stating that the Indian version has around three times as much sugar. The comparison comes as the Food Safety and
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Zomato Removes Analogue Dairy Products from Its Platform 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update Zomato has introduced a zero-tolerance policy on analogue dairy dishes sold by restaurants on its platform, effective immediately. The company has already delisted dishes that restaurants declared as containing analogue dairy products. Zomato said the move aims to strengthen food transparency, quality and consumer protection, while supporting compliance with applicable food-safety requirements. Restaurants
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FSSAI Bans Everest, Laljee Godhoo Aafoetida Over Quality Violations 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) manufactured by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo after laboratory tests found the products failed to meet prescribed quality standards. Hing Samples Fail FSSAI Standards FSSAI launched surveillance of major hing brands following a consumer complaint.

Red Hexagons on Food Packs? FSSAI Proposes New Warning Labels 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed red hexagonal warnings for foods high in fat, sugar and salt, giving consumers a clearer way to identify products containing high levels of nutrients of concern. The proposal follows the Supreme Court’s direction to FSSAI to address concerns over unhealthy packaged foods.

Expired Food at Apollo, 6 Bengaluru Hotels Fined, Including Hyatt Centric 0

Key Update The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) on Thursday imposed a total fine of Rs 1.6 lakh on six hotels and food establishments for violating food safety, hygiene and solid waste management norms. Following Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar’s directions, health officials inspected eateries and hotels in the Byatarayanapura and Yelahanka divisions. They found several