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Rising Food Safety Complaints in Kerala: Legal Ways to Report 0

Increase in Complaints and Risks Kerala authorities have observed a growing number of complaints against hotels and restaurants related to hygiene lapses, adulteration, and foodborne illnesses. Officials note that some incidents escalate due to tensions or confrontations, especially during busy tourist seasons or festivals. They caution consumers not to take matters into their own hands

FSSAI to Begin All-India Spice Inspections from October 1 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will launch a nationwide enforcement drive on spices from October 1 to 31, 2025, following a recent surveillance operation that uncovered widespread non-compliance in spice products, including contamination, mislabelling, and quality failures. The initiative aims to improve compliance at the manufacturing level and ensure

Kozhikode’s Beach Food Street set to launch on September 30 0

Key Update The Kozhikode Municipal Corporation, along with the Food Safety Department and the National Health Mission (NHM), will open the city’s much-awaited Beach Food Street by September 30. The project puts hygiene and food safety at its core, aiming to deliver a clean and regulated street food experience. Authorities Deploy Custom Carts for Safe

UAS Dharwad Studies Space-Grown Fenugreek and Green Gram Sprouts 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, News
- September 19, 2025
Seeds Sprouted Aboard the ISS Scientists from the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, have begun analysing fenugreek and green gram sprouts grown aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux) hydrated the seeds, allowed them to sprout, and froze them at –80°C. The sprouts returned to Earth on July 15 and reached
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Belagavi School Food Poisoning: 170+ Students Affected, Probe On 0
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- September 15, 2025
Key Update A suspected case of food poisoning at the Morarji Desai Residential School for Minorities in Hirekodi village, Chikkodi taluk, Belagavi, Karnataka sickened more than 170 students on Friday, September 12, 2025. Doctors treated 119 students initially and later confirmed that the number had risen to 177. The illness broke out around 9 a.m.
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As Food Labelling Deadline Approaches, Advocates Push for Clear Warnings 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 13, 2025
Key Update The Supreme Court has given the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) a final three-month extension to finalise its recommendations on mandatory Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL). Healthcare experts and NGOs are demanding immediate action, stressing that these labels are vital to curb non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. Lack of Labels Worsens Public
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