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India’s Salt Problem: Scientists Push #PinchForAChange 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 16, 2025
Report Excessive salt intake is fueling a silent health crisis in India, increasing the risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disorders, according to scientists at ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. However, studies show that urban Indians
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Coimbatore Schools to Get Food Safety Boards on Oil, Sugar & Salt 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 16, 2025
Report The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department will soon install ‘oil, sugar, and salt’ awareness boards in all educational institutions across Coimbatore to promote healthy eating habits and raise food safety awareness among students. About the Initiative Officials launched a campaign to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The board
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Supreme Court Backs Clear Food Warnings, Experts Oppose Star Ratings 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 15, 2025
Court Directs Government to Act The Supreme Court initially ordered the Indian government to improve food labelling rules within three months, acting on a PIL filed by two NGOs seeking stronger warnings about harmful ingredients in packaged food. The government told the court that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had reviewed
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Cafe Goodluck Under Fire After Shocking Discovery 0

Overview Pune’s legendary Cafe Goodluck faces intense scrutiny after a couple alleged they discovered glass shards in a food item served at the restaurant. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded swiftly and temporarily suspended the eatery’s licence. The controversy began when the couple visited the popular café, ordered a bun muska and chai,

FSSAI Cracks Down on False Food Returns 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reminded all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to submit their annual returns with complete accuracy. It warned that authorities will impose strict penalties on those who provide false or misleading information. In a recent post on X, FSSAI stressed that complying with these requirements is

Samosas, Jalebis to Get Health Warnings in India’s Food Safety Drive 0

Report In a significant step to combat lifestyle-related health issues, the Indian government has announced that popular snacks such as samosas, jalebis, pakoras, vada pav, and chai biscuits will soon come with cigarette-style health warnings. These labels will highlight the high content of oil, sugar, and trans fats—nutrients strongly linked to rising rates of obesity,