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FSSAI to Require Scientific Evidence for Food Safety Reviews from Jan 2026 0

Key Update India’s food regulator will tighten its approach to food safety reviews, requiring scientific evidence instead of mere assurances when evaluating a product’s safety. From January 1, 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will require companies to submit all requests for food safety reviews or changes to food standards in

Misbranded Milk Products Raise Safety Concerns in Coimbatore 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to remain vigilant when purchasing milk and milk products from local stalls, following laboratory tests that found 30 samples to be substandard or misbranded in Coimbatore. Over the last seven months, officials collected more than 200 milk and milk product samples from across the district. The

Tamil Nadu Mandates Food Safety Licence for All Idiyappam Vendors 0

Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department now requires all idiyappam vendors to obtain a valid food safety licence before selling the popular dish anywhere in the State. Idiyappam is sold widely across districts, especially during early mornings and late evenings. In recent weeks, authorities noticed a surge in vendors operating in Chennai and

Dosa and Idli: Delicious, Familiar, but Not Always Risk-Free 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 30, 2025
Overview Dosa and idli are familiar, everyday foods, rarely linked to allergies or safety concerns. Yet packaged idli mixes and ready-to-use batters have raised questions. Some rice-based products labelled gluten-free contained traces of gluten, unsettling consumers who rely on accurate labelling. Allergens and Cross-Contact Batter is often prepared in bulk, shared, or bought locally. Cross-contact
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No Hot Food This Winter: Ludhiana Station Vendors Hit by Safety Ban 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- December 30, 2025
Key Update The multi-crore redevelopment of Ludhiana railway station has brought food safety to the forefront, especially during winter. To prevent fire hazards, gas leaks, and electrical accidents in active construction zones, railway authorities have prohibited all heating and cooking equipment on platforms. This includes electric stoves, gas cookers, and traditional coal-fired angeethis (coal-burning stoves
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Is Drinking Water on Flights Safe? Experts Flag Hygiene Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 27, 2025
Key Development Hydration plays a key role in preventing fatigue, headaches, and jet lag during air travel. While airlines regularly serve water on board, food safety experts point out that maintaining hygienic aircraft water systems remains critical. According to the World Health Organisation’s Guide to Hygiene and Sanitation in Aviation, airlines hold full responsibility for
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