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  • Food Safety Department Warns Against Harmful Artificial Food Colors

    Food Safety Department Warns Against Harmful Artificial Food Colors0

    Warning from the Food Safety Department The Food Safety Department of Kerala has warned against the widespread use of artificial colours in food items, bakery products, and soft drinks. Some of these contain banned food colours that can cause serious health issues. Even approved food colours, when used excessively, can lead to health problems. To

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  • Chemical Hazards in Food: Ensuring Safety in Every Bite

    Chemical Hazards in Food: Ensuring Safety in Every Bite0

    Chemical hazards in food present significant risks to public health, ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening diseases. These hazards can appear at any stage of the food production process, from farming to packaging and storage. Examples include naturally occurring toxins such as aflatoxins, residues of pesticides and fertilizers, and industrial pollutants like heavy metals and

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  • Food Colouring: What Are They?

    Food Colouring: What Are They?0

    Food colouring or food dyes are primarily used to make the food look appealing. It is mostly used in candies, baked goods, and breakfast cereals. Food dyes are also being increasingly used in sodas, gelatin desserts, meat products, and pet food. Over the years, more and more synthetic dyes have become popular and are being

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  • Metanil Yellow : Food Colour

    Metanil Yellow : Food Colour0

    Food colours and dyes have become increasingly popular in today’s day and age. It is used in the cooking and baking industries to increase the aesthetic value of food. While food colourants in small amounts do not have immediate adverse effects on health, they can cause serious health issues in the long run. In this

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  • Food Regulations—What is the Current Scenario in India?

    Food Regulations—What is the Current Scenario in India?0

    In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the apex food regulator. It is empowered by and functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI implements and enforces food regulations as prescribed in the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). The FSS Act

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