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Shawarma Triggers Suspected Food Poisoning in Kasaragod Madrasa 0

Key Update A case of suspected food poisoning has raised fresh concerns about shawarma safety after 15 students from a madrasa in Thekkupuram, near Poochakkal, Kasaragod, fell ill on Monday night. They reportedly consumed shawarma purchased from a nearby hotel during the Eid-e-Milad celebrations. Madrasa authorities reported that the students developed vomiting and abdominal pain

BMC Destroys 100 kg of Stale Food, Fines Eateries in Monsoon Safety Drive 0

Key Update As part of its ongoing monsoon food safety initiative, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed two dedicated inspection teams to carry out field checks and collect food samples across the city. According to BMC officials, earlier lab tests revealed bacterial contamination in several food samples collected at the beginning of the monsoon.

BIS Introduces New Standards for Water Testing, and Food Microbiology 0

key Update The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), operating under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has officially released a new set of Indian Standards aimed at strengthening quality and safety across three critical sectors: water quality and food chain microbiology. These standards will come into force on August 26, 2025, with some outdated standards scheduled for

National Geographic and PepsiCo Launch “Food for Tomorrow” Initiative 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
Key Update The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo have partnered to launch Food for Tomorrow, a global initiative transforming how food is grown, shared, and consumed. This program uses scientific research, storytelling, and education to promote regenerative agriculture as a crucial solution for a sustainable food future. As the global population approaches 10 billion by
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FSSAI Forms Panel to Overhaul Organic Food Regulations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
Key Update The FSSAI has formed an expert committee to revise India’s organic food regulations, aiming to modernise certification norms and labelling requirements, align with international standards, and enhance consumer confidence in organic products. Panel to Revise NPOP and Certification Systems The newly formed panel will update the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), which
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Artificial Sweeteners in Diet Sodas May Speed Up Brain Ageing, Study Warns 0
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- September 9, 2025
Key Update A new study shows that regular consumption of artificial sweeteners in diet sodas, flavoured waters, and low-calorie snacks accelerates memory and thinking decline in middle-aged adults. High consumers experienced 1.6 extra years of brain ageing, with the strongest effects in people under 60 and those with diabetes. Eight-Year Study in Brazil On September
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