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Liver Doc Slams Detox Scams, Warns Consumers 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 28, 2025
Key Development A recent social media post by hepatologist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, known online as The Liver Doc, has reignited concerns about the safety and scientific credibility of over-the-counter liver detox supplements widely sold in India. In a video published on November 26, Dr Philips criticised the growing trend of “liver detox” products, calling
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TN Orders Mandatory Enteric Fever Vaccination for All Hotel Staff 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 26, 2025
Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has ordered every hotel in the State to ensure that all employees—cooks, food handlers, kitchen assistants, and serving staff—receive mandatory enteric fever (typhoid) vaccination. The directive aims to curb infection risks and strengthen public health protection. Mandatory Vaccination and Certification The FSDA has instructed
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FDA Recalls Organic Moringa Leaf Powder Over Salmonella Risk 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 22, 2025
Key Development The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of certain batches of Organic Moringa Leaf Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold across the country through Africa Imports’ official website. The company voluntarily initiated the recall because Salmonella infections can be serious, especially for young children,
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Are “High-Protein” Snacks Really Worth the Hype?0

Key Update Supermarket shelves are packed with biscuits, drinks, and snacks labelled as high-protein, but many offer more marketing than meaningful nutrition. While protein is a trending buzzword, the actual boost in many fortified products is small and sometimes comes with hidden nutritional downsides. What Makes a Food Protein-Fortified? In India, a product qualifies as

PAC Flags Food Safety Gaps, Calls for Immediate Action from FSSAI 0

Key Update The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal, met on Friday to examine key concerns related to food safety and quality control. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani attended the meeting on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Food

FSSAI and CBIC Launch SWIFT 2.0 to Streamline Food Imports 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) have joined forces to make food imports quicker and more transparent. Their systems are now integrated under the upgraded SWIFT 2.0 platform. Previously, FSSAI’s Food Import Clearance System (FICS) worked with CBIC’s ICEGATE system