consumer awareness Archives

TN Unveils WhatsApp Helpline, Upgraded App to Boost Food Safety 0

Overview To improve public access to food safety information, the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department launched two major digital initiatives on July 1, 2025. The department introduced a WhatsApp-based information service and rolled out an upgraded version of the TN Food Safety Consumer App. These efforts aim to boost transparency, streamline consumer engagement, and raise

Authorities Seize 500 Kg of Rotten Chicken in Kerala 0

Report Authorities have uncovered two major instances of unsafe meat distribution this week in Kerala, seizing over 500 kilograms of stale chicken and large quantities of spoiled cooking oil intended for public consumption. In Kummil, Kadakkal (Kollam district), alert residents stopped Suresh Kumar, a meat supplier from Thiruvananthapuram, as he attempted to sell foul-smelling meat

Court Slaps ₹1 Crore Fine on Dairy for Copying Milma Branding 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 23, 2025
Report The Principal Commercial Court in Thiruvananthapuram has imposed a ₹1 crore penalty on Milnna, a private dairy, for imitating the brand name and packaging design of Milma, the well-known state-run dairy cooperative. The court ruled that Milnna’s actions violated trade and intellectual property laws. Ban on Sales, Marketing Using Imitated Packaging The court also
READ MORE
Researchers In France Find Higher Microplastics Level in Glass Bottles 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 23, 2025
Introduction A recent study by France’s food safety agency, ANSES, found that beverages sold in glass bottles contain significantly more microplastics than those in plastic bottles or metal cans. The team analysed water, soda, beer, lemonade, iced tea, and wine sold in France. They discovered that glass bottles held an average of 100 microplastic particles
READ MORE