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Skittles Removes Titanium Dioxide Amid Health Concerns and EU Ban 0

Report Skittles has removed titanium dioxide from its ingredients in response to growing concerns about the additive’s potential health risks. Mars, the parent company of Skittles, announced that it completed the phase-out of the additive in its U.S. products by the end of 2024. This decision reflects rising consumer demand for cleaner ingredients and aligns

FSSAI Urges States to Curb Obesity, Cut Oil Use by 10%0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged States and Union Territories to ramp up efforts to combat obesity and cut down edible oil consumption by 10%. During the 47th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on May 27 in New Delhi, FSSAI officials emphasised the urgency of tackling these growing

FSSAI Bans ‘100%’ Claims on Food Labels and Ads 0

Regulator Orders Immediate Removal of Misleading Claims FSSAI has officially directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to stop using the term “100%” and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. In its May 28, 2025 advisory, the authority flagged these terms as vague, unregulated, and potentially misleading under Indian food laws. No

Packaged Drinking Water Alert: From BIS to FSSAI, Safety in Question 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 30, 2025
Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) no longer requires mandatory certification for packaged drinking water. Now, only the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issues licenses. This regulatory shift has pushed 20-litre water cans delivered to homes into the ‘high-risk’ category, sparking serious safety concerns. Unlabelled, Reused, and Risky: Water Cans Flood
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Poison in the Waves? Kochi Shipwreck Fuels Seafood Contamination Fears 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 30, 2025
Shipwreck Triggers Panic in Coastal Kerala The sinking of the cargo ship MSC ELSA 3, 38 nautical miles off the Kochi coast, has triggered widespread concern about marine pollution and seafood safety. Authorities imposed a 20-kilometre fishing ban around the shipwreck, severely affecting local fishing communities already facing economic hardship. What was initially seen as
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Vande Bharat Serves Expired Juice, Triggers Food Safety Outrage 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2025
Report Premium train, premium price — but expired juice? Passengers on the Mangaluru–Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express were left shocked after being served beverages past their expiry date. On Thursday, railway staff served juice packets that had expired on March 24, nearly two months ago, to passengers travelling from Mangaluru to Thiruvananthapuram. The incident has ignited
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