Food Fraud Archives

EU JRC Develops Advanced Methods to Detect Adulteration in Herbs, Spices, and Fish 0

Report The EU Joint Research Center (JRC) has developed cutting-edge methods to identify adulteration in six widely used herbs and spices. Additionally, they have introduced new reference materials to help trace fraudulent fish products in the market. These advancements aim to address the growing demand for efficient, reliable adulteration detection techniques. Responding to Food Fraud

Viral Video Exposes Black Lentil Adulteration, Raising Food Safety Concerns in Himachal 0

Report A shocking video has gone viral, revealing serious food safety issues in Himachal Pradesh. RJ Neha Sharma shared her discovery on social media after soaking black lentils overnight. To her surprise, the water turned black, and the lentils beneath their dark coating revealed a green hue, suggesting adulteration. Black Lentils Turn Green Overnight In

FluoriPCR: A Game-Changer in Health Diagnostics and Food Safety 0

Overview The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched FluoriPCR, a compact, affordable device poised to transform testing in health diagnostics and food safety. Developed by CSIR’s Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) and Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CEERI), FluoriPCR combines four essential testing tools in a portable format and costs just

OPSON XIII: Europol’s Massive Crackdown on Food Fraud Across Europe 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 2, 2024
Report In a coordinated operation across 29 European countries, Europol, along with food regulatory agencies and local authorities, recently seized over 22,000 tonnes of fraudulent food and 850,000 litres of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. This extensive initiative, known as OPSON XIII, marks Europol’s most recent attempt to dismantle organized crime rings involved in food fraud—a growing
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Saharanpur Seizes 800 Kg of Fake Tomato Sauce: A Serious Health Risk Uncovered 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 23, 2024
Report Officials in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh uncovered a major public health threat when they seized 800 kilograms of counterfeit tomato sauce from an illicit factory. This unregulated facility produced fake tomato sauce in bulk using artificial red dyes and arrowroot powder. Disturbingly, the so-called “sauce” contained no real tomatoes or natural ingredients, raising serious health
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The coffee cause célèbre: All about your cuppa 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Safety, General
- July 11, 2024
For many, coffee is the fuel they need to kick-start their day. The celebrated status of this energy-boosting beverage is easily demonstrated. A simple Google search on quotes about coffee will give you an idea of how revered coffee is in the modern world, defined by its emphasis on hustle culture. However, like many foods
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