HOME - FoodManifest

BfR Creates Fun, Educational Book on Food Safety for Kids

Report The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Germany (BfR) has launched a children’s book, “Luis and Maya’s Adventure in the Shrinking Lab: Searching for Clues in the Kitchen,” designed to teach kids about food safety. The story follows two students, Luis and Maya, as they explore the BfR shrinking lab and meet Fred, an

FSSAI Classifies Packaged Drinking Water as ‘High-Risk Food’

New Safety Regulations for Packaged Water In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has classified packaged drinking and mineral water as “High-Risk Food.” This decision follows the government’s October announcement to eliminate the need for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for these products. As a result, packaged drinking

Indian Spices Face Quality Scrutiny Abroad, Government Acts to Ensure Safety
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 3, 2024
Report The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that Indian spices are not banned in Singapore or Hong Kong, despite some quality concerns. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed Lok Sabha on Friday that food safety authorities in these countries had previously recalled specific batches of Indian spice mixtures due to ethylene oxide (EtO) levels
READ MORE
Preventing Airborne Contamination in Food: Best Practices for Safety
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 2, 2024
Airborne contamination in food poses a serious threat to food safety and public health. Harmful agents such as bacteria, viruses, mould spores, dust, and environmental pollutants can easily travel through the air, settling on food during preparation, storage, or serving. This type of contamination is especially concerning in environments where hygiene and ventilation are insufficient.
READ MORE