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Buying Packaged Food? FSSAI Says Check These Five Details First 0

FSSAI Promotes Smart Label Reading The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to read food labels carefully before purchasing packaged food products, stressing that attractive packaging and marketing claims do not always reflect a product’s nutritional quality or safety. In a recent awareness post, the regulator encouraged consumers to follow

Why Food Allergies Are Getting More Attention in Indian Children 0

Overview Food reactions in Indian children are being reported more often than before. These reactions may appear as skin rashes, stomach discomfort, or, in some cases, more serious symptoms that require medical attention in schools or clinics. Experts are still debating whether this reflects a real increase in allergies or simply better recognition. What is

Read Before You Eat: FSSAI Urges Consumers to Check Food Labels 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to read food labels carefully before purchasing packaged food products. The regulator said the information printed on product packaging helps people understand what they are consuming and make safer, healthier choices. The advisory was issued as part of the Eat Right

Dosa and Idli: Delicious, Familiar, but Not Always Risk-Free 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 30, 2025
Overview Dosa and idli are familiar, everyday foods, rarely linked to allergies or safety concerns. Yet packaged idli mixes and ready-to-use batters have raised questions. Some rice-based products labelled gluten-free contained traces of gluten, unsettling consumers who rely on accurate labelling. Allergens and Cross-Contact Batter is often prepared in bulk, shared, or bought locally. Cross-contact
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FSSAI Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Penalty on Marico for Alleged Misbranding 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 23, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has imposed a Rs. 1,00,000 penalty on Marico, the FMCG company behind brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Livon, and Nihar. The penalty, issued under Section 52 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, relates to alleged misbranding of certain product samples at a
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Ranveer Singh’s SuperYou Pro: The Vegan Protein Made from Fermented Yeast 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 14, 2025
Key Development Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is swapping the big screen for your protein shaker. The actor has launched SuperYou Pro, a vegan protein powder made from fermented yeast, priced at around ₹3,000 per kg. Singh calls it “the future of protein.” What the Brand Says SuperYou Pro skips whey and regular plant sources, instead
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