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
READ MOREAuthorities 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
READ MOREReport As summer approaches, locally-made soft drinks flood the market. In response, the food safety department in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has announced plans to conduct regular inspections. These inspections will focus on monitoring the sale of unapproved soft drinks, pathaneer (palm neera), and fruit beverages. The department seeks to ensure consumer safety and raise awareness
READ MOREReport On Thursday, February 6, 2025, someone found a deceased lizard in the lunch served to sixteen students at a girls’ hostel at Bharathiar University in Coimbatore, leading to their treatment for suspected food poisoning. The incident started when one student experienced nausea and went to Kalveeranpalayam Primary Health Centre for help. After receiving first
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