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Belagavi School Food Poisoning: 170+ Students Affected, Probe On 0

Key Update A suspected case of food poisoning at the Morarji Desai Residential School for Minorities in Hirekodi village, Chikkodi taluk, Belagavi, Karnataka sickened more than 170 students on Friday, September 12, 2025. Doctors treated 119 students initially and later confirmed that the number had risen to 177. The illness broke out around 9 a.m.

UP FDA Seizes 1,150 Kg of Adulterated Paneer in Greater Noida 0

Key Update The Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration (UP FDA) seized over 1,150 kilograms of adulterated paneer from a pickup vehicle in Greater Noida. Acting on a tip-off, the Food Safety Team raided the car, collected samples, and sent them for testing. Officials confirmed that the paneer was unsafe for human consumption. To safeguard

Kerala’s First Food Processing & Life Sciences Hub Launched at Angamaly 0

Foundation Stone Laid Kerala Industries Minister P. Rajeev on Sunday (September 14) laid the foundation stone for RCC Nutrafill’s Food Processing and Life Sciences Manufacturing Facility at Angamaly. The event began with a bhoomi pooja and launched what the company calls Kerala’s first integrated hub for food processing and life sciences. RCC Nutrafill is designing

Assam Tea Faces FSSAI Heat, ATPA Pushes for Quality Overhaul 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 13, 2025
Key Update Large volumes of teas at the Guwahati and Siliguri auction centres failed to meet FSSAI standards this year, pushing buyers toward South Indian and African teas. Major packers are now losing interest in Assam and West Bengal teas. The Assam Tea Planters’ Association (ATPA) urged the industry to prioritise quality and full compliance
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As Food Labelling Deadline Approaches, Advocates Push for Clear Warnings 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 13, 2025
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
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GVMC Finds Food Safety Violations in Over Half of Visakhapatnam Eateries 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 13, 2025
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
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