OPSON XIII: Europol’s Massive Crackdown on Food Fraud Across Europe
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 2, 2024
Report Ahead of the Holi festival, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and union territories to intensify food safety enforcement through a nationwide anti-adulteration drive. Authorities have been instructed to conduct stringent monitoring, inspections, and sampling to prevent the sale of substandard and adulterated food products. States Ordered
READ MOREReport Following alarming paneer inspection results in Gujarat, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a nationwide food safety evaluation. The agency instructed all state food safety commissioners to begin testing paneer samples to assess potential adulteration and contamination. State Authorities Conduct Extensive Sampling Food safety officers across the country have
READ MOREReport Major beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, Bisleri, and Parle Agro, are exploring legal options against the Indian government’s mandate to use 30% recycled food-grade PET (rPET) bottles starting April 1, 2025. According to media reports, industry leaders argue that the timeline is unrealistic due to inadequate recycling facilities, material shortages, and high costs, especially with
READ MOREThat bright green colour in your peas might be hiding a toxic secret! A viral video with over 22.5 million views exposed how traders dye yellow peas, dry them, deep-fry, and pack them to look fresh. Karnataka’s food safety tests found harmful colours like Malachite Green—linked to allergies, organ damage, and even cancer—in 26 out
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