News Archives

Bengaluru Eateries asked to Stop Real Food Displays—Here’s Why 0

Overview The Bengaluru Hoteliers Association has directed restaurants to stop placing real cooked dishes or food samples on display to attract customers at entrances and billing counters. Customers and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) raised concerns that these samples, which restaurants throw away at the end of each day, lead to

FSSAI Orders 100% Check of Packaged Water Units in Maharashtra 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a 100% inspection of all packaged water unit facilities in Maharashtra to strengthen public health protections. The directive was issued during a recent review meeting, according to an FSSAI statement. FSSAI CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao emphasised the importance of conducting compliance audits

Viral Video Sparks Debate on Indian Street Food Hygiene 0

Report A video claiming to show the cleanest Indian street food has gone viral, racking up nearly 5 million views on X (formerly Twitter). The clip features a street vendor preparing a rose-syrup drink at an unusually clean and organised stall, challenging common perceptions about hygiene in India’s street food scene. The vendor works with

Kerala Cracks Down on Fake Health Cards in Food Sector 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News, Resources
- June 30, 2025
Report Kerala Health Minister Veena George has directed the Health Department to carry out statewide inspections of health cards held by employees in hotels, restaurants, and other food businesses. The decision comes after reports that a catering unit in Pathanamthitta had secured fake health cards for all its staff through a laboratory. Under the Food
READ MORE
Study Finds Synthetic Dyes in 20% of U.S. Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 26, 2025
Report A new U.S. study has found that 1 in 5 packaged foods and drinks sold by leading food manufacturers contain synthetic food dyes. Published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the research highlights the widespread use of artificial colouring agents, especially in products marketed to children. Red 40 Leads the
READ MORE
GHMC Inspects Hospital Kitchens Across Hyderabad 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 26, 2025
Report The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) food safety officers carried out surprise inspections at 75 hospital kitchens across Hyderabad on Tuesday. They collected 14 food samples and sent them to the State Food Laboratory in Nacharam for detailed analysis. Acting on instructions from the GHMC Commissioner, food safety officers began unannounced inspections of hospital
READ MORE