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As Food Labelling Deadline Approaches, Advocates Push for Clear Warnings 0

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

GVMC Finds Food Safety Violations in Over Half of Visakhapatnam Eateries 0

SHE Teams Expose Poor Hygiene at 173 Food Outlets Fast food and biryani lovers in Visakhapatnam should be cautious, as recent raids by the Safety & Health Enforcement (SHE) teams of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) have exposed widespread food safety violations across roadside stalls, eateries, hotels, and restaurants in the city. Inspectors found

Kochi Unveils Advanced Microbiology Lab for Safer Exports 0

Key Update The Export Inspection Agency (EIA) in Kochi has launched a modern microbiology lab under the Export Inspection Council (EIC) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The new facility strengthens food safety standards and enhances the quality of Indian exports. India’s Export Certification Backbone Nitin Kumar Yadav, Director (EIC) and Additional Secretary, Ministry

Rotten Meat Scandal Hits Kashmir’s Restaurant Industry Hard 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 8, 2025
Key Development The ongoing crackdown on unsafe and rotten meat in Kashmir has severely impacted the region’s restaurant industry, with sales plunging by 70% in some areas and widespread public concern over food safety. On Sunday, food safety authorities seized 340 kg of unlabelled, unbranded meat near Srinagar Airport following a tip-off from the sales
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India’s Food Services Sector Adopts Smart, Scientific Menu Engineering 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, New Technology, News
- September 8, 2025
Overview India’s food services sector is undergoing rapid change. Today, nutritionists, food scientists, and chefs are working together to design menus that are healthier, safer, and more consistent. This shift from guesswork to science is helping kitchens improve both quality and efficiency. Menus Backed by Data and Nutrition Science Modern menu planning is now based
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Hotpot Horror: Worker Caught Collecting Waste Oil in China 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 6, 2025
Key Update A hotpot restaurant in southwest China faced widespread backlash after a viral video showed one of its workers collecting used oil from a roadside rubbish bin. The clip, filmed on August 18, captured the woman in full restaurant uniform as she ladled oil from a swill bin into a plastic bucket — leading
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