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Coimbatore FBOs Invited for State Award on Plastic-Free Practices 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 4, 2025
Major Update The Food Safety Department has invited food business operators (FBOs) in Coimbatore district to apply for a state-level award that recognises best practices in reducing the use of single-use plastic and other plastic materials banned by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The initiative, launched by the Tamil Nadu government,
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FSSAI Seizes Expired Dates from Flipkart Warehouse in Coimbatore 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 26, 2025
key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a major inspection drive on e-commerce warehouses in Tamil Nadu and found serious lapses in food storage. During the three-day operation, officials inspected 37 warehouses in the Coimbatore district alone, acting on directions from the State Health Secretary and the Commissioner of Food
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Coimbatore Schools to Get Food Safety Boards on Oil, Sugar & Salt 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 16, 2025
Report The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department will soon install ‘oil, sugar, and salt’ awareness boards in all educational institutions across Coimbatore to promote healthy eating habits and raise food safety awareness among students. About the Initiative Officials launched a campaign to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The board
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FSSAI Serves Notices for Improper Ripening of Mangoes in Coimbatore 0

Report Between January 1 and June 25, Food Safety Officers inspected 746 retail shops and wholesale fruit storage facilities across the Coimbatore district. They conducted these inspections during the peak mango season to check for violations of artificial ripening. Officials identified 26 traders who were using ethylene sachets to ripen mangoes in an unapproved manner.

Free FSSAI Camp for Coimbatore Street Food Vendors 0

Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will hold a special registration camp for street food vendors in Coimbatore on June 24. The event aims to help vendors register with the food regulator. In addition, FSSAI will organise a Food Safety Training and Certification (FOSTAC) session for food handlers and conduct

Coimbatore Authorities Mandate Higher Mineral Content in Bottled Water 0

Authorities Push for Healthier Bottled Water The Food Safety Department in Coimbatore has directed all packaged bottled water manufacturers to increase the mineral content in their products. Dr. T. Anuradha, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), led a sensitisation meeting on Friday, where she emphasised the need to