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Court Fines Jaggery Seller ₹1 Lakh for Illegal Artificial Colors 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2025
Overview The Thamarassery Judicial First Class Magistrate Court fined Shalimar Traders ₹1 lakh and sentenced its manager to imprisonment until the next hearing for selling jaggery mixed with unauthorised artificial colours, Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine. Judge T. Faiz delivered the verdict, while Assistant Public Prosecutor Jeffry George Joseph represented the prosecution. Food Safety Officials Detect
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FSSAI Cracks Down on Adulterated Jalebi, Sharbath in Karnataka 0
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- May 7, 2025
Statewide Food Safety Checks Begin In a fresh effort to tackle the use of harmful colours and substandard ingredients in food, the Karnataka division of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a special drive to inspect sweets and summer beverages like jalebi and sharbath. FSSAI officials across Karnataka have started
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PepsiCo Speeds Up Switch to Natural Ingredients After FDA Dye Ban 0
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- May 3, 2025
Report Just two days after U.S. officials moved to ban petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta confirmed the company is already phasing out artificial colours and reformulating its products to meet evolving consumer preferences. Speaking on an April 24 earnings call, Laguarta said over 60% of PepsiCo’s U.S. food portfolio is now
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Food Safety Officials Crack Down on Substandard Watermelons 0

Report The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to check watermelons carefully before purchasing to ensure they are free from harmful chemicals. Officials inspected various selling points in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday and Friday as part of their ongoing drive against artificially colored and rotten watermelons. Officials Seize Over 1,100 kg of Poor-Quality Watermelons

Decoding Food Labels: A Simple Guide for Indian Shoppers 0

When shopping for packaged foods, do you ever wonder if you’re making the healthiest choice? With so many options available, it can be tough to know which one is truly good for you. Understanding food labels is key to making informed decisions. In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ensures that

Food Quality Concerns Identified in Hotel Samples at Kozhikode 0

Report From April to January, the Kozhikode Food Safety Department tested food samples from hotels in the district, of Kerala, and found that 10% did not meet the required quality standards. The team examined a total of 930 samples, discovering that 94 were hazardous and 49 were of low quality. Investigators also found that artificial