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FSSAI Joins IIT (BHU) to Tighten Hostel and Canteen Hygiene 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) organised a Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programme last week at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. The initiative aimed to improve hygiene and safety practices in the institute’s hostels and canteens. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council of Wardens inaugurated

Absolute Barbeque Outlets in Hyderabad Hit by Food Safety Violations 0

Key Update Absolute Barbeque, a popular restaurant chain in Hyderabad, came under the lens of the Food Safety Task Force and Food Safety Officers (FSOs) on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) following a complaint lodged with the Commissioner of Food Safety. Officials inspected ten outlets, including locations at A.S. Rao Nagar, Kompally, Medipally, Banjara Hills, Jubilee

Milk Adulteration Racket Busted in Cuttack, Over 1,000L Seized 0

Key Update On Wednesday, police in Cuttack uncovered a major milk adulteration racket at Kusupangi in Cuttack, Odisha. During the operation, officers seized over 1,000 litres of contaminated milk, along with mixing equipment and harmful chemicals. The milk, reportedly transported from Sambalpur in a pickup vehicle, was allegedly destined for a prominent dairy company in

Mumbai Food Handlers Trained Under Zepto’s Sankalp Programme 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 11, 2025
Key Update Zepto, one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce platforms, recently conducted a large-scale food safety training session in Mumbai as part of its Zepto Sankalp Programme. The event, held at The Rangaswar Hall, Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Nariman Point, brought together hundreds of food handlers, including last-mile delivery partners and pickers from its city operations.
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ITC Tackles Protein Gap with New Aashirvaad High-Protein Atta 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 11, 2025
Key Development ITC Aashirvaad brand has launched Aashirvaad Atta with High-Protein to make protein intake easier and more accessible for Indian households. More consumers now view protein as essential for strength, energy, and an active lifestyle, not just for gym-goers or fitness enthusiasts. Yet, high costs, limited options, and traditional eating habits often prevent families
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Agilent Technologies India and ICAR-NRCG Advance Food Testing Collaboration 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
Key Update Agilent Technologies India, a leader in life sciences and diagnostics technology, and the ICAR (Indian Agricultural Research Institute) – National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG), Pune, announced the next phase of their research and development collaboration on Monday. This partnership addresses the growing demand for reliable, scalable, and regulation-ready food testing solutions. Boosting
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