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No Forced Service Charges: Diners Win Big in Billing Transparency 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, News
- February 18, 2026
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
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Stop Ditching the Yolk: Cardiologist Says Whole Eggs Are Healthier Than You Think 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 16, 2026
Overview Challenging long-standing “heart-healthy” advice, Delhi-based cardiologist Dr Alok Chopra has advised people to stop discarding egg yolks. The functional medicine expert, who has over four decades of clinical experience, said eating egg whites alone may do more harm than good. In a recent Instagram post, Dr Chopra criticised the popular “egg white only” trend,
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Imported or Local Apples? The Freshness Factor You’re Ignoring 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 16, 2026
Key Development Walk into any supermarket in India and you will see apples labelled “imported” or “premium,” often sold at higher prices. Many consumers assume that a higher price means better nutrition. But that assumption does not always hold. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist based in Hyderabad, advises consumers to look beyond glossy packaging and
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Why Apples Turn Brown After Cutting — And What It Means for Food Safety 0

Have you ever cut an apple, left it on the counter for a few minutes, and noticed it slowly turning brown? Many people immediately assume that this colour change means the apple has gone bad or is unsafe to eat. In reality, the browning of apples is a natural chemical reaction called enzymatic browning—it’s not

Thiruvananthapuram to Host Eat Right Kerala Food Safety Event on Feb 6 0

Key Development To strengthen food safety awareness and promote healthier eating habits, the food safety department will organise a state-level programme titled ‘Eat Right Kerala: Safe Food for Better Life’ in Thiruvananthapuram on February 6. Health Minister to Launch Key Initiatives Health Minister Veena George will inaugurate the event at the Central Stadium. As part

FDA Shuts VN Desai Hospital Canteen Over Licence, Hygiene Violations 0

Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Mumbai ordered the immediate closure of VN Desai Hospital’s in-house canteen after inspectors found it operating with an expired licence and under unhygienic conditions. Managed by a private caterer for years, the canteen continued serving staff and patients’ relatives despite its Food Safety and Standards Authority