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Indian Spices Face Quality Scrutiny Abroad, Government Acts to Ensure Safety 0

Report The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that Indian spices are not banned in Singapore or Hong Kong, despite some quality concerns. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed Lok Sabha on Friday that food safety authorities in these countries had previously recalled specific batches of Indian spice mixtures due to ethylene oxide (EtO) levels

Chennai Food Safety Department Enforces Ban on Non-Food-Grade Packaging 0

Report Chennai’s Food Safety Department has instructed food business operators (FBOs) to stop using non-food-grade plastics for food packaging, citing violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The department warned of strict action against offenders. FBOs Directed to Comply with Packaging Standards P. Satheesh Kumar, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department

Food Safety Violations Found at CCMB Canteen and Hyderabad Eateries 0

Food Safety Inspections at CCMB Canteen Food safety inspectors recently examined the CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology) canteen in Hyderabad. On November 8, 2024, the task force arrived at the site and immediately identified multiple violations. Inspectors found that the canteen operates without an FSSAI license and lacked medical fitness certificates, FoSTaC training

FSSAI Strengthens Food Safety Measures for E-Commerce and Tourist Destinations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 9, 2024
FSSAI Tightens Monitoring of E-Commerce Food Facilities The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states to enhance their monitoring of warehouses and other facilities used by e-commerce platforms. It has also asked states to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for these facilities and the delivery staff. On Thursday, FSSAI held its
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Health Hazards Uncovered in Hyderabad: Food Safety Task Force Inspects Santosh Nagar Restaurants 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 8, 2024
Report On November 2, 2024, a food safety task force inspected businesses in Hyderabad‘s Santosh Nagar area, identifying numerous violations at three dining establishments. Unhygienic Conditions at Hotel Sri Raghavendra Udupi At Hotel Sri Raghavendra Udupi, inspectors noted stagnant water, dirty refrigerators, a cockroach infestation, uncovered trash bins, and mouldy ginger in storage. They described
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Telangana Expands Food Safety: New Labs and Stricter Penalties to Ensure Quality 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 6, 2024
Report To strengthen its food safety infrastructure, the Telangana government will open three new food safety laboratories in Mahbubnagar, Warangal, and Nizamabad. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha announced the plans on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, during the Food Safety: Ensuring Quality through Compliance program at the Indian Institute of Health and Family Welfare in
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