CSIR-CFTRI Unveils Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Plates and Edible Utensils
- New Technology, News
- October 28, 2024
Key Update Authorities in Tirupati have uncovered shocking food safety lapses that threaten the health of residents, pilgrims, and tourists. Joint teams from the Food Safety and Legal Metrology departments conducted surprise inspections across more than 2,000 licensed and unlicensed eateries, from roadside stalls to top hotels. Inspectors found rotten chicken biryani, decomposed mushrooms, adulterated
READ MOREKey Development The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is modernising India’s food sector by prioritising food safety and hygiene standards. By June 2025, it had approved 1,601 projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY) and released ₹6,411 crore to upgrade storage, processing, and handling systems that prevent contamination and wastage. MoFPI is
READ MOREAt a Glance Food safety concerns in India aren’t limited to adulteration or expired products—contamination with harmful bacteria, pesticides, and chemical residues is also a growing issue. With the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issuing alerts and recalls more often, it’s important to know which foods require extra care. Here are a
READ MOREKey Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a QR code system to make it easier for customers to report unhygienic kitchen conditions or poor-quality food in hotels and restaurants. This initiative aims to end the long-standing disputes between diners and food outlets over food quality and hygiene. Under the
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