Report The Additional District Magistrate-cum-Adjudicating Officer of North Goa has penalized multiple food business operators for violating food safety regulations. Fines for Adulterated Gin and Whiskey Authorities fined gin sellers ₹50,000 each for using erythrosine, a synthetic colourant banned under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011. Additionally, a
READ MOREErythrosine, also known as Red 3 is a synthetic red dye widely used in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to enhance colour. While it provides a vibrant hue, erythrosine raises concerns due to its potential health risks, including cancer and thyroid dysfunction. Despite these harmful effects, many countries, including India, still use the dye under
READ MOREReport The recent ban on red dye No. 3 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sparked widespread concern among consumers, prompting them to re-evaluate their food choices. Many are not only checking for the presence of red dye No. 3 but are also scrutinizing other products for potentially harmful ingredients. In this
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