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UP Tightens Food Colour Rules, Bans Added Colours in Chutneys 0

Key Update Uttar Pradesh’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has tightened food colouring guidelines, prohibiting vendors from adding colours to chutneys and banning non-food-grade industrial dyes in food products. The move follows concerns over the use of dyes such as Rhodamine B in street foods, sweets and snacks. The guidelines advise vendors to use

Safe Lunchboxes Matter: FSSAI Issues Food Packing Guidelines 0

Overview As packed meals remain a daily routine for millions of students, office-goers, and workers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has highlighted the importance of safe food packing practices in preventing foodborne illnesses. In a recent post on social media platform X, the food regulator urged consumers to pay as much

Before You Take a Bite, Remove the Sticker, Says FSSAI 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a fresh food safety advisory asking consumers not to eat fruits or vegetables with stickers on them. These labels may look harmless, but they can leave adhesive residue that people should not consume, and that may pose health risks. FSSAI, which works

Cake Sparklers Look Spectacular, But Are They Safe for Your Cake?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- March 6, 2026
Sparkler candles — often called “firework candles”—have become a popular addition to birthday cakes and celebration desserts. Their bright, fountain-like sparks create a dramatic effect during cake cutting, making the moment look festive and memorable. Videos of cakes topped with these sparkling candles frequently appear on platforms such as Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. While visually
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Heated in Plastic: What the Vande Bharat Food Row Really Raises 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 26, 2026
The recent controversy over food served on Vande Bharat Express and Rajdhani Express has opened up a serious food safety discussion. A passenger alleged that rotis and kachoris were served piping hot while still sealed inside a plastic packet that did not mention microwave safety. A staff member reportedly confirmed that the food was heated
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Why Your Steel Plate Can Be a Food Safety Risk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 9, 2026
Steel plates and tumblers are everywhere in Indian kitchens. From homes and restaurants to hostels and temples, steel is trusted for its strength, durability, and ease of cleaning. Because it does not crack, melt, or visibly spoil, we often assume steel is automatically safe for food. This blind trust, however, can be misleading. Food safety
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