expiry date Archives

Understanding Food Labels: “Consume Within” and Shelf Life After Opening 0

When buying packaged food, you’ll often see two expiry instructions: one for how long the product lasts unopened, and another for how soon it should be consumed once opened. This dual labelling can feel confusing, but it is vital for keeping food safe and fresh. Before opening, airtight packaging and preservatives protect the product, but

Common Food Safety Myths and How to Avoid Them 0

Food safety is something we all care about, but there are a lot of myths out there that can lead to unsafe practices in the kitchen. Whether it’s about washing meat, using expiration dates, or storing food, many people unknowingly follow habits that could put their health at risk. In this article, we’ll clear up

Food Misbranding and Mislabelling: A Consumer Safety Concern 0

In today’s food industry, consumers rely heavily on food labels to make informed decisions about what they are eating. However, issues like food misbranding and mislabelling are becoming increasingly prevalent, leading to concerns about consumer safety, transparency, and trust in food products. Both misbranding and mislabelling pose significant risks not only to the health of

Determining the Shelf Life of Processed Foods: Key Factors and Methods 0
- Food Safety
- February 6, 2025
Determining the shelf life of processed foods is essential for maintaining food safety, quality, and consumer satisfaction. Shelf life refers to the period during which a product remains safe for consumption while preserving its sensory qualities, such as taste, texture, and appearance. This is particularly challenging for processed foods with extended shelf lives or modified
READ MORE
Ghaziabad’s Food Safety Crackdown: Nearly ₹3.23 Crore in Fines for Substandard Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- January 4, 2025
Overview Between April and December last year, authorities tested 677 food samples in Ghaziabad, and nearly half failed to meet safety standards, leading to penalties exceeding ₹3.23 crore. Of the 328 failed samples, inspectors classified 209 as substandard and deemed 109 unsafe for human consumption. Assistant Commissioner of Food, Arvind Yadav, confirmed that officials filed
READ MORE
Maximizing Food Safety and Reducing Waste: Understanding Shelf Life 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- January 2, 2025
The shelf life of food is more than just an expiration date – it’s a key factor in ensuring safety, and quality, and reducing waste. Perishable items, affected by moisture, temperature, and packaging, have limited lifespans. As food ages, it loses taste, texture, and nutrients, and can even become unsafe to eat, leading to waste
READ MORE