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FSSAI Moves to Single-Phase Front-of-Pack Nutrition Warnings 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told the Supreme Court that it plans to introduce front-of-pack nutrition warnings (FoPL) in a single phase. The warnings would apply to packaged foods high in even one nutrient of concern. Food businesses would get 365 days to comply voluntarily after the final

Can Food Allergens Travel Through the Air?0

We often associate food allergies with eating a trigger food. However, some food proteins can become airborne during cooking, processing or handling. Sensitive people may inhale these proteins and develop respiratory symptoms, even without consuming the food. Airborne exposure can also affect the skin when allergen-containing particles contact it. This type of exposure matters particularly

The Invisible Gas Keeping Your Food Fresh 0

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September 22, 2026

When you open a packet of chips, coffee or nuts, you may notice that it contains more space than food. That space is not always simply air. Food manufacturers sometimes use specific gases inside packages to protect the product and maintain its quality. Nitrogen, one of the most commonly used packaging gases, can help limit

Lead Chromate Found in 28 of 35 Turmeric Samples in Patna 0
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- September 21, 2026
Key Update Consumers may need to exercise caution when buying turmeric after food safety officials in Patna detected lead chromate in 28 of 35 turmeric samples collected during a market inspection. The Food Safety Department collected the samples from around a dozen shops in Danapur market as part of a special drive against food adulteration.
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Freezer Burn: Is Your Frozen Food Still Safe to Eat?0
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- September 18, 2026
Have you ever taken meat, vegetables or other frozen foods out of the freezer and noticed dry, pale or discoloured patches? You may be seeing freezer burn. Despite its name, freezer burn does not mean that food has been burned or is automatically unsafe to eat. Instead, it occurs when frozen food loses moisture through
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Madurai Meenakshi Temple Consecration: Food Safety Drive Intensifies 0
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- September 17, 2026
Ahead of the consecration of the Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has intensified inspections to ensure safe and hygienic food for visiting pilgrims. Authorities have approved 21 organisers to distribute annadanam to around 85,000 devotees at various locations around the temple from September 15. 13 Food Safety Officers Monitor Food
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