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Food Safety Drive in Ongole: 20 Cases Booked, Expired Meat Destroyed 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 9, 2026
Key Update Authorities conducted a major food safety drive in Ongole city in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, inspecting hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops. Teams from the food safety department and the legal metrology department carried out the checks under the directions of the Food Safety Commissioner and the Director. Violations Detected During Checks During
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Steel vs Glass Food Containers: What’s Safer for Everyday Use?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News, Resources
- February 9, 2026
Key Update Choosing food storage containers may seem routine, but it plays a key role in food safety, hygiene, and long-term health. In Indian kitchens, stainless steel and glass dominate as plastic use declines. Each material offers clear advantages—and some limitations—when used daily. Stainless Steel Containers: Durable and Practical Stainless steel has long been a
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Crow Deaths Trigger Bird Flu Food Safety Alert in Tamil Nadu 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 9, 2026
Key Development Following reports of large-scale crow deaths, the Tamil Nadu government has placed the State on high alert and strengthened food safety and biosecurity measures to prevent a possible bird flu or avian influenza outbreak from spreading through poultry, wild birds, and the food chain. Enforcing Strict Biosecurity in Poultry Handling The Department of
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How Easy Is It to Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes in India?0

Key Update Bright colours are deeply woven into India’s food culture—from sweets and bakery items to beverages and street foods. However, many of these colours come from artificial food dyes, which have long raised food safety and health concerns. While India regulates the use of synthetic colours, enforcement gaps and misuse remain common. With global

FDA Clears Beetroot Red, Expands Spirulina Use to Cut Synthetic Food Dyes 0

Key Development As part of efforts to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved beetroot red and expanded the permitted use of spirulina extract in food products. With this decision, the FDA has now approved six natural food colours under the current administration. Expanded Approval for Natural

Highway Motel Licence Suspended for Poor Hygiene 0

Key Development Authorities have suspended the food safety licence of a highway motel in Thulukkapatti, along the Madurai–Tirunelveli national highway in Tamil Nadu, due to poor hygiene in kitchens. Inspection Reveals Poor Hygiene Following a tip-off, S. Mariappan, Virudhunagar district Food Safety Designated Officer, inspected the motel on Thursday. He found that the motel lacked