INS 551: Sand in our food?
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- September 12, 2022
Cheese is a beloved food across the world. Whether it’s spread on toast, melted in pasta, or served on a platter, cheese is rich in flavour, nutrition, and variety. But like any dairy product, cheese is sensitive and can spoil easily if not handled and stored correctly. On World Cheese Day, it’s the perfect time
READ MOREOverview In a recent raid, the Health Department in Ludhiana shut down an ice cream manufacturing unit in the Hambran industrial area after uncovering appalling hygiene violations. Officials found cluttered waste, uncovered raw materials, swarming houseflies, and expired ice cream flavours, which were destroyed on-site. The department issued a challan for violating food safety norms.
READ MOREOverview In a decisive move against food safety violations, the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) of Aravalli, Gujarat, along with the Police Department and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), raided M/s Bapashri Dairy Products in Bhiloda, Aravalli. The joint team seized over 4.4 tons of ghee and butter, suspected to be substandard or adulterated,
READ MOREOverview Often celebrated as the “miracle tree,” moringa is once again in the spotlight—this time, for its seeds. Experts are hailing moringa seeds as a nutrient-rich superfood that supports immunity, heart health, and more. Packed with protein, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, these seeds are gaining popularity as a powerhouse of health benefits. Nutritional Goldmine in a
READ MOREReport Cargill has secured the top spot in the Edible Oil Supplier Index 2025 for its global efforts to eliminate industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs), a major contributor to cardiovascular disease. The ranking, released by the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi), assessed the world’s eight largest edible oil suppliers on their progress in improving nutrition
READ MOREReport Oman Food Safety and Quality Centre has warned the public against consuming Happy Candy Cola F!zz, a cola-flavoured sweet manufactured by Haribo GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. Authorities suspect the candy contains cannabis, a psychoactive substance banned in Oman. The Centre issued the advisory after the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety
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