Street Food Safety in India: Challenges and Solutions
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 19, 2024
Food Manifest Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliance. The regulator shared the update on its recent enforcement actions through a social media post, highlighting action against several major food and beverage brands.
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Key Update A food safety inspection drive conducted at railway stations across Karnataka on Thursday uncovered several violations, including expired dairy products, suspected use of non-permitted colours, improper food storage and unhygienic food handling. 36 Stations, 112 Food Establishments Inspected Officials inspected 36 railway stations and 112 food establishments, including railway pantries, hotels and food
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Key Update The Madhya Pradesh government has banned the production, sale and use of analogue paneer, citing health concerns and promoting natural dairy products. The government has directed officials to inspect factories and seize the product. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the ban during a meeting with Food and Civil Supplies Department officials. Madhya Pradesh
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Key Update There will be no further sale of loose edible oil or repeated use of cooking oil in Maharashtra, following a stringent 14-point statewide compliance and enforcement order issued by the state food safety authority under Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The move aims to curb adulteration and strengthen food safety. Violations involving unsafe food, possession
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Key Update Banana chips are a staple on Kerala’s Onam tables, but this festive season, the Food Safety Department has raised concerns about the use of unauthorised colouring agents in banana chips and ‘sharkara varatti’ (jaggery-coated banana chips). During inspections in Idukki, officials collected samples of these popular snacks for laboratory testing and advised consumers
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Buy Onam Food Only from Registered Sellers The Food Safety Department in Kerala has urged the public to buy food prepared for Onam celebrations only from registered food businesses. It has also issued guidelines on safe packaging, food handling and preparation. Check Labels and Packaging Food businesses must clearly display the packing date and time
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