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UK Teams Up with Food Stores to Make Healthy Eating Easier 0

Report The UK government has launched a new plan to fight obesity by working together with supermarkets and food companies. Instead of creating strict laws, the government is asking these businesses to help people make healthier food choices, like offering discounts on healthy items, adjusting store layouts, or using loyalty points to encourage better options.

Noida Police Bust Fake Paneer Racket in Delhi-NCR 0

Report Late Friday night, Noida Police stopped a Mahindra pickup in Sector 63 after receiving a tip-off. They found 14 quintals of adulterated paneer in the truck and arrested the driver, 32-year-old Gulfam from Shajapur village in Aligarh. During questioning, Gulfam revealed the location of a production unit in Sahajpura village. Police raided the site

FSSAI Orders 100% Check of Packaged Water Units in Maharashtra 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a 100% inspection of all packaged water unit facilities in Maharashtra to strengthen public health protections. The directive was issued during a recent review meeting, according to an FSSAI statement. FSSAI CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao emphasised the importance of conducting compliance audits

Saudi Bars Baqalas from Selling Tobacco, Meat, Dates, and Fresh Produce 0
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- June 30, 2025
Report Small grocery shops in Saudi Arabia, locally known as Baqalas, are no longer allowed to sell certain products, including tobacco, dates, meat, and fruits and vegetables, according to a new directive from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. The measure, issued by Minister Majed Al-Hogail, aims to restructure the retail sector
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Viral Video Sparks Debate on Indian Street Food Hygiene 0
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- June 30, 2025
Report A video claiming to show the cleanest Indian street food has gone viral, racking up nearly 5 million views on X (formerly Twitter). The clip features a street vendor preparing a rose-syrup drink at an unusually clean and organised stall, challenging common perceptions about hygiene in India’s street food scene. The vendor works with
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Kerala Cracks Down on Fake Health Cards in Food Sector 0
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- June 30, 2025
Report Kerala Health Minister Veena George has directed the Health Department to carry out statewide inspections of health cards held by employees in hotels, restaurants, and other food businesses. The decision comes after reports that a catering unit in Pathanamthitta had secured fake health cards for all its staff through a laboratory. Under the Food
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