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CSIR-CFTRI, FSSAI to Host 4-Day Workshop on Food Safety and Export Compliance 0

Key Update The BioNEST Incubation Centre at CSIR-CFTRI, in collaboration with the International Training Centre for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (ITCFSAN) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, will organise a four-day certificate-oriented workshop on Food Safety and Export Regulations from March 23 to 27. Senior officials from FSSAI and experienced regulatory

Milk Parlours Under Scanner: Surprise Inspections Expose Adulteration in Tirupati 0

Key Update In a coordinated effort to curb adulteration and safeguard public health, District Food Safety officials joined hands with consumer protection groups to conduct surprise inspections at several milk parlours in Tirupati on Wednesday. The enforcement drive aimed to check the quality of milk and dairy products being sold to consumers. District Food Safety

Tetrodotoxin in Focus After Vizhinjam Seafood Illnesses 0

Key Update Food safety officials and doctors investigating the seafood-related illnesses in Vizhinjam now suspect tetrodotoxin (TTX) as the possible cause. TTX is a naturally occurring and highly potent marine neurotoxin. Investigators identified fish roe as the common factor among those who fell ill. Every hospitalised patient had consumed the roe, while others at the

Heated in Plastic: Why This Debate Is Bigger Than One Viral Video 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 26, 2026
The recent controversy over food served on Vande Bharat Express and Rajdhani Express has opened up a serious food safety discussion. A passenger alleged that rotis and kachoris were served piping hot while still sealed inside a plastic packet that did not mention microwave safety. A staff member reportedly confirmed that the food was heated
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Horlicks Included in Odisha’s 29-District Adulteration Data 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 26, 2026
Significant Update The food safety system in Odisha has come under sharp focus after Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly that officials detected food adulteration across 29 districts. The Health Department has listed several commonly consumed items as adulterated, including staples such as rice, flour, edible oils, spices, and biscuits. Officials also found issues
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Ethylene Glycol Leak Suspected in East Godavari Milk Contamination Case 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 25, 2026
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has preliminarily concluded that ethylene glycol leakage caused the milk consumed by residents in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, to become contaminated. The incident has reportedly led to cases of acute renal failure and anuria. During an inspection at Varalakshmi Dairy in Narsapuram village, Korukonda
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