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Safer Meals Ordered on Vande Bharat Trains 0

Commission Warns Against Repetition of Lapses The Kerala Human Rights Commission has ordered strict measures to maintain food quality on Vande Bharat trains after passengers received expired juice. Judicial Member K. Baijunath warned authorities not to repeat such lapses and directed Railways to actively monitor the food supplied by catering agencies. The Commission praised Railways

McDonald’s India Adds Protein Slice for Safer, Healthier Meals 0

Key Development McDonald’s India (West and South), operated by Westlife Foodworld, introduced its latest innovation – a plant-based Protein Slice that adds 5 grams of protein to every burger, making quick-service meals nutritionally stronger and safer. The company priced the slice at ₹25 and made it available across all McDonald’s outlets in West and South

Fatal Listeriosis Case Linked to Major Ready-Meal Recall in Ireland 0

Key Development The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has confirmed the death of an adult from listeriosis, a rare but severe bacterial infection. The Health Service Executive’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is investigating the case, marking a significant public health alert. The fatality comes amid an “extensive outbreak” of listeriosis that has already

Big Update! New FSSAI Standards for Meat, Oils, Additives, and More 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 25, 2025
At a Glance The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has finalised major amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) First Amendment Regulations, 2025. These changes will take effect from February 1, 2026, and aim to strengthen food safety and quality for consumers. The updated regulations introduce
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SIG Launches World’s First 1-Litre Aluminium-Free Aseptic Carton 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 25, 2025
Key Development SIG Combibloc Group, a global leader in aseptic packaging solutions, has unveiled the world’s first 1-litre aseptic carton aluminium-free, using its breakthrough Terra alu-free full-barrier material. This innovation eliminates aluminium while maintaining full product protection, marking a major step toward sustainable packaging. German retailer ALDI is the first to adopt the format, offering
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World Food India 2025 to Spotlight Food Safety, Innovation, and Global Ties 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 25, 2025
Key Development The Union government has set an ambitious goal: to make at least one Indian food product a regular feature on dining tables worldwide. Announcing this vision, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan emphasised that World Food India 2025 will play a pivotal role in achieving it while reinforcing India’s commitment to
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