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Maximum Residue Limits (MRL): Safeguarding Food Safety in India 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 12, 2025
Have you ever wondered if the fruits, vegetables, and grains we consume daily are truly safe from harmful chemicals? Farmers often use pesticides and other chemicals to protect crops from insects, weeds, and diseases, ensuring better yield and quality. However, traces of these chemicals can remain on the food we eat, sometimes at levels that
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Study Finds Blastocystis spp. in Edible Plants, Raising Food Safety Concerns 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News, Research
- March 5, 2025
Report A recent study in the journal Food and Waterborne Parasitology revealed that Blastocystis spp. contaminates edible plants worldwide. Researchers analyzed data to understand how this microorganism spreads through contaminated food and water worldwide. Key Findings: High Contamination in Fruits and Leafy Greens The study, which analyzed 27 studies across 15 countries, found that 9.4%
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Tetra Pak Introduces Certified Recycled Polymer Packaging in India 0
- Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 27, 2025
Report On Monday, Tetra Pak announced the launch of its new packaging materials in India, incorporating 5% certified recycled polymers. This makes Tetra Pak the first company in India’s food and beverage packaging industry to introduce such an initiative. The move aligns with the country’s upcoming Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2022, which will take
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Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured, cell-based, or cultivated meat, is a groundbreaking innovation in food technology that offers an ethical and sustainable alternative to traditional meat production. Unlike plant-based substitutes, lab-grown meat is real meat developed from animal cells without the need for raising or slaughtering animals. Scientists believe this advancement could address pressing

Court Grants Partial Relief to AR Dairy Amid Ghee Quality Dispute 0

Report On Friday in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court permitted AR Dairy Food Private Limited to resume operations for all its units, except those manufacturing ghee and skimmed milk powder. FSSAI License Suspension Sparks Legal Challenge Justice V. Lakshminarayanan issued the interim order in response to a petition from

Thrikkakara’s Food Safety App Fails to Deliver 0

Report Almost five months after the launch of the Thrikkakara Consumer Protection Forum app, which aimed to help consumers report food quality concerns in local eateries, the initiative has failed to produce results. An IT company from Thrissur developed the app, and Food and Civil Supplies Minister GR Anil introduced it in September of the