food colours Archives

Artificial Food Colours Continue to Slip into Bengaluru Street Food 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 17, 2026
Key Update Despite Karnataka’s ban on several artificial food colours, many street food vendors in Bengaluru continue to use them in kebabs, tandoori dishes, sweets, and other popular foods. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken action against the use of artificial colours in recent years. In 2024, authorities banned Rhodamine
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Safe Sweets for Diwali: Citywide Inspections in Madurai 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Health & Wellness, News
- October 10, 2025
Key Update Ahead of Diwali, the Madurai district administration has ordered all sweet makers and food vendors to comply with food safety rules. Acting on directives from the Chennai Food Safety Commissioner, officials have begun inspections across the district. District Designated Officer (Food Safety) G. Selvaraj warned that violators will face legal action. Vendors Must
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India Embraces Algae-Based Natural Food Colours to Replace Synthetic Dyes 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 16, 2025
Overview India is increasingly turning to microalgae-derived pigments as natural alternatives to synthetic food dyes, which have raised health concerns globally. Traditional Indian cuisine has long relied on natural ingredients like turmeric and saffron for colour, but industrialisation introduced synthetic dyes linked to potential toxicity. Health Risks and New Rules Boost Natural Colour Shift Microalgae
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Empire Restaurant in Bengaluru Faces Trouble as Tests Confirm Banned Food Colours 0

Key Development Bengaluru’s popular Empire restaurant chain, already under the scanner for serving unsafe chicken kebabs, now faces deeper scrutiny as lab reports confirm the presence of banned food colours in its dishes. The State Food Laboratory has found Sunset Yellow—a synthetic food dye banned in kebabs by the Karnataka government—in samples collected from multiple

Mobile Lab Strengthens Food Adulteration Testing in the Idukki 0

Report The Food Safety Department in Kerala’s Idukki district has strengthened mobile lab inspections to detect food adulteration. The public can bring food samples—either from home or purchased from shops—for free testing. In January, officials conducted 304 tests and identified 10 substandard samples. They stated that people would receive test results within 10 minutes. The

Food Safety Violations Uncovered in Hyderabad Restaurants 0

Report on Food Safety Inspections in Patancheru, Telangana On December 12, 2024, a food safety team conducted thorough inspections in the Patancheru region near Hyderabad, Telangana, targeting establishments near the ORR (Outer Ring Road) Muthangi. The team uncovered multiple violations related to hygiene, food safety practices, and regulatory compliance. Inspection Findings at Isthara Babai Hotel