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Officials Seize 5kg of Stale Fish at Elliot’s Beach, Chennai 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 20, 2025
Report Food Safety and Fisheries Department officials conducted a surprise inspection at Elliot’s Beach, Besant Nagar, Chennai on Wednesday evening. They seized 5 kg of stale and decayed fish from vendors. They also collected samples of 11 fish varieties and sent them to a NABL-accredited lab for further analysis. Customer Complaint Sparks Investigation The inspection followed
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Chennai Authorities Dispose of 350kg Spoiled Fish at Kasimedu Market 0
- A to Z
- January 27, 2025
Report In a significant food safety operation, authorities disposed of 350 kg of spoiled fish, some of which contained formaldehyde, at four shops in the Kasimedu fish market. The fish was found to be unsanitary and unfit for sale to hotels and bars during inspections on Saturday. Food safety authorities, including representatives from the Greater
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Experts Highlight Food Safety and Sustainability at Global Food Science Conference 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Safety, News
- January 10, 2025
Report The International Conference on Food Science and Nutrition, held at Stella Maris College, Chennai, brought together experts who emphasized the importance of food safety, sustainable agriculture, and global collaboration to safeguard public health and ensure food security. During the conference’s final session, Sanu Jacob, Director of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India,
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Substandard Silver Foils in Chennai’s Roadside Eateries Raise Health Concerns 0

Overview Health experts and consumers have raised alarms over the widespread use of substandard silver foils for food packaging at roadside eateries in Chennai. These foils, intended to preserve food and enhance presentation, often pose serious health risks due to their poor quality. An Alarming Practice Roadside vendors commonly use thin, low-cost silver foils that

Chennai Food Safety Department Enforces Ban on Non-Food-Grade Packaging 0

Report Chennai’s Food Safety Department has instructed food business operators (FBOs) to stop using non-food-grade plastics for food packaging, citing violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The department warned of strict action against offenders. FBOs Directed to Comply with Packaging Standards P. Satheesh Kumar, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department