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1,000 Walmart Foods to Go Dye-Free by 2027 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 8, 2025
Major Reformulation Across Store Brands Walmart announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and 30 other additives—including preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and fat substitutes—from its store brands by January 2027. This reformulation will impact approximately 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings, and frosting. The initiative primarily affects Walmart’s largest private-label food brand,
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Haryana Bans Gutka and Pan Masala for One Year 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 19, 2025
Key Update The Food and Drugs Administration in Haryana has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of gutka, pan masala, flavoured tobacco, kharra, and similar products across the state for one year. Food Safety Commissioner Manoj Kumar issued the order this month, citing growing evidence of the severe health hazards caused by these products.
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Food Safety Takes Centre Stage for Indian Consumers, Finds PwC Survey 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 12, 2025
Key Update Indian consumers are placing food safety at the forefront of their purchasing decisions, even surpassing price as a top concern, according to PwC India’s Voice of the Consumer 2025 report. The study reveals that 84% of respondents now prioritise food safety, marking a significant shift in what they expect from brands. As awareness
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NIT Rourkela & UP Los Baños Develop IoT Colourimeter for Food Quality 0

Overview Researchers from NIT Rourkela and the University of the Philippines Los Baños have developed an IoT-enabled smart colourimeter to monitor ingredient quality in processed foods. This device enables real-time tracking of colour and temperature variations, making it particularly valuable for analyzing oleogels and fat alternatives in the food industry. How the Smart Colourimeter Works

FSSAI Strengthens Food Safety Standards for Non-Bovine Milk 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced new regulations for non-bovine milk, including goat, camel, and sheep milk. These guidelines, specified in sub-regulation 2.1.2 of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives), aim to ensure high-quality, safe milk for consumers. Ensuring Safe and Hygienic Livestock Farming

U.S. Plans to Ban Artificial Food Dyes for Consumer Safety 0

Report The U.S. government is moving toward banning artificial colour additives or food dyes to enhance consumer safety. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. informed industry executives on Monday that the ban would take effect before his term ends. ABC News reported this development, citing an internal memo. Meeting with Industry Leaders