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Enhancing Food Safety and Hygiene in Mumbai: FSSAI’s Strategic Initiatives 0

Overview In a significant step forward for improving food safety and hygiene in Mumbai, Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), held an important meeting with Shri Bhushan Varsha Ashok Gagrani, Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and Dr K.H. Govindraj, IAS Principal Secretary

Hepatitis A Outbreak in Kalamassery: Authorities Act Swiftly to Contain Spread 0

Report Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala is facing a significant hepatitis A outbreak affecting the regions of Peringazha, HMT Estate, and Kurupra. Health authorities confirmed 29 cases of jaundice, with 27 still active and three patients in critical condition, requiring ICU care. This marks the third hepatitis A outbreak in Ernakulam district this year, following outbreaks

Food Safety Violations Exposed in Secunderabad Restaurants 0

Overview When we dine at restaurants, we trust that the food is clean and free of expired ingredients, unlike the potential risks of consuming street food. However, a recent case in Secunderabad shattered this confidence as food safety inspectors uncovered serious violations in multiple establishments. Golden Dragon Restaurant, Parklane Food safety inspectors conducted a surprise

Ensuring Food Safety: Alappuzha’s Action Against Substandard Products and Labeling Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 13, 2024
Report The Food Safety Department in the Alappuzha district, Kerala has been actively monitoring food quality and enforcing labelling regulations to ensure public health safety. Recent inspections uncovered substandard products and incorrect labelling, leading to fines and corrective actions. Fines Imposed for Substandard RCM Salt and Incorrect Labeling During a routine inspection, laboratory tests revealed
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Bombay High Court Allows Criminal Action Against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 13, 2024
Report The Bombay High Court has ruled in favour of allowing criminal action against Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited (HCCB) over allegations of selling contaminated drinks. Context of the Case The case stems from a 2001 inspection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jalna district, Maharashtra. The FDA reported finding fibrous substances and
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Food Safety Violations in Arambham, Madhapur: Expired Goods and Poor Storage 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 13, 2024
Inspection Findings in Arambham, Madhapur, Hyderabad Food safety inspectors in Arambham, Madhapur, Hyderabad discovered expired besan flour and food items worth ₹21,893 that violated labelling regulations. The inspectors observed that the establishment did not display the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license in a prominent location. Additionally, they found poorly maintained refrigerators
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