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Kozhikode’s Beach Food Street set to launch on September 30 0

Key Update The Kozhikode Municipal Corporation, along with the Food Safety Department and the National Health Mission (NHM), will open the city’s much-awaited Beach Food Street by September 30. The project puts hygiene and food safety at its core, aiming to deliver a clean and regulated street food experience. Authorities Deploy Custom Carts for Safe

Varanasi Hygiene Drive: 229 Street Food Vendors Get Trained 0

Key Update On Friday, September 20, Varanasi took a significant step toward becoming a world-class tourist destination by training 229 street food vendors on food safety and hygiene. The Circuit House auditorium hosted the session, led by U.S. Dhyani, Executive Director of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), New Delhi. Vendors Receive

Kerala Warns: Paper Cups Aren’t So Safe 0

Key Update The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Friday raised serious concerns about the health and environmental hazards posed by so-called “paper cups,” which often contain toxic coatings and imperceptible microplastics. Janata Dal (Secular) MLA Mathew T. Thomas urged Local Self-Government Minister M.B. Rajesh to take immediate action against their widespread use, particularly in serving hot

WHO: Industry Lobbying Blocks Governments from Tackling NCDs 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 19, 2025
Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that lobbying by tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed food companies is preventing governments from implementing critical health policies. The UN will dedicate a day next Thursday to addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer and heart disease, during its annual meeting in New York. WHO emphasised that
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Junk Food Habits Threaten Young Girls with PCOS, Warn Experts 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 19, 2025
Key Update Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 15–20% of pre-menopausal women worldwide, making it one of the most common endocrine disorders. As per medical practitioners, rising junk food consumption among pre-teen girls in India drives a surge in PCOS cases. Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj, Gynaecologist and IVF Specialist at Nurture, explains that fast
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UAS Dharwad Studies Space-Grown Fenugreek and Green Gram Sprouts 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, News
- September 19, 2025
Seeds Sprouted Aboard the ISS Scientists from the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, have begun analysing fenugreek and green gram sprouts grown aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux) hydrated the seeds, allowed them to sprout, and froze them at –80°C. The sprouts returned to Earth on July 15 and reached
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