Food Safety Takes Centre Stage for Indian Consumers, Finds PwC Survey
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- September 12, 2025
Food Manifest 
Plastic packaging is the backbone of modern convenience, preserving food and beverages while keeping costs low and shelf lives long. From takeout boxes to soda bottles, it dominates supermarket aisles worldwide. But behind its practical perks lies a darker side—chemical contamination, mounting pollution, and the enduring menace of plastic waste. While it protects our food,
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Overview Health experts and consumers have raised alarms over the widespread use of substandard silver foils for food packaging at roadside eateries in Chennai. These foils, intended to preserve food and enhance presentation, often pose serious health risks due to their poor quality. An Alarming Practice Roadside vendors commonly use thin, low-cost silver foils that
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Report In Kochi, Kerala, Ernakulam district’s food safety department launched a special initiative last week, inspecting 125 roadside eateries. Inspectors found 45 restaurants violating the rules outlined in Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011. These rules require eateries and their staff to maintain hygiene within the establishment and adhere to personal
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Overview In Kerala, Thrissur district Corporation’s health department during Wednesday’s inspections, confiscated expired food items from five hotels. Mayor M.K. Varghese said the increase in food safety enforcement stems from intensified efforts, including bi-weekly inspections. Hotels Fined for Violating Food Safety Regulations Health officials confiscated meat and vegetarian dishes from Bay Leaf in Ramavarmapuram, Navya
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