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FSSAI Pushes QR Code for Food Safety App 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all food outlets—including restaurants, cafés, dhabas, and eateries—to prominently display a QR code linked to its existing Food Safety Connect mobile app. This new requirement, issued on 25 July, aims to boost consumer engagement and make it easier for the public to

Mothers Selling Breast Milk Online – Is It Safe for Babies?0

Key Development A growing number of women, especially in the US, are selling their extra breast milk online. Some reportedly earn up to ₹87,000 a month. Parents unable to breastfeed are turning to Facebook, WhatsApp groups, and informal platforms to buy this milk. Even bodybuilders are consuming it, believing it’s rich in nutrients. But is

NHRC Flags Food Safety Failures in Telangana Residential Schools 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 31, 2025
Key Development The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the Telangana government to probe widespread food poisoning incidents in residential schools that sickened over 800 children. During its two-day camp in Hyderabad, the Commission flagged serious food safety lapses and demanded urgent corrective action. School Meals Under Scrutiny After Widespread Illness Speaking to the
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Kolkata Opens First Civic Street Plastic-Free Food Hub on Russel Street 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 31, 2025
Key Development Kolkata unveiled its first civic-run street food hub on Russel Street on Wednesday, offering a clean, safe, and plastic-free food experience. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) formally licensed 32 street hawkers, allowing them to operate as authorised food business operators. Most of the vendors had been evicted from the pavements last year. With
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SEA Demands Action Against Misleading Claims on Refined Edible Oils 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 31, 2025
Key Development The Solvent Extractors’ Association (SEA) has urged the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take immediate action against a viral video that spreads false information about refined edible oils. In an official letter to the authorities, SEA objected to a video posted by
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