Food Safety in India: Challenges and Recent Failures
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- June 21, 2024
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all food outlets—including restaurants, cafés, dhabas, and eateries—to prominently display a QR code linked to its existing Food Safety Connect mobile app. This new requirement, issued on 25 July, aims to boost consumer engagement and make it easier for the public to
READ MOREKey Development A growing number of women, especially in the US, are selling their extra breast milk online. Some reportedly earn up to ₹87,000 a month. Parents unable to breastfeed are turning to Facebook, WhatsApp groups, and informal platforms to buy this milk. Even bodybuilders are consuming it, believing it’s rich in nutrients. But is
READ MOREKey Development The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the Telangana government to probe widespread food poisoning incidents in residential schools that sickened over 800 children. During its two-day camp in Hyderabad, the Commission flagged serious food safety lapses and demanded urgent corrective action. School Meals Under Scrutiny After Widespread Illness Speaking to the
READ MOREKey Development After a 12-day closure, Pune’s beloved Café Goodluck has reopened. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the café’s license on July 14 after a social media video showed glass pieces in a bun maska served to a customer. The viral clip triggered an immediate FDA inspection. FDA Finds Multiple Hygiene Violations FDA
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