Union Health Minister Urges Stronger Food Safety Regulations
- Food Safety, News
- October 1, 2024
Food Manifest 
Key Update The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has partnered with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to set up a food testing laboratory in Kochi, strengthening testing infrastructure for the dairy and food sectors in the region. The facility, operating under NDDB CALF (Centre for Analysis and Learning in Livestock and Food), will
READ MOREKey Update Few food rumours spread as quickly as the claim of “plastic rice.” Viral videos showing grains that bounce, float, or react to fire often resurface online, triggering anxiety—especially in countries where rice is a daily staple. Is Plastic Rice Real? The rumour gained traction in the mid-2010s through social media and messaging platforms,
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Key Development FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani inaugurated a first-of-its-kind pilot training programme on food safety risk assessment, jointly developed by FSSAI and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The programme offers a structured curriculum from basic to advanced levels, aligned with international risk analysis principles and tailored to India’s regulatory needs. FSSAI aims to strengthen risk
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Key Development A routine check by NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) revealed large-scale mustard adulteration in Madhya Pradesh after a buyer flagged poor quality during lifting. Granules sold as mustard dissolved in water, confirming they were clay. Nearly 40% of the mustard procured under the MSP (Minimum Support Price) scheme in Sagar
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