Report The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has ordered the Food Safety Department to regularly inspect eateries nationwide and seize substandard or expired food items. Commission Chairperson Alexander Thomas highlighted the importance of strict legal action against establishments that violate the Food Safety Act. Call for Monthly Food Safety Checks The commission issued this directive
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to train approximately 2.5 million food handlers across the country by March 2026. This initiative includes training personnel in university, college, and hostel canteens to ensure hygienically handled, safe food for the public. Focus on Regular Food Safety Surveillance Earlier this month, the FSSAI
READ MORETop State for Food Safety Kerala has emerged as the leader in India, with 26 railway stations now recognized for maintaining high food safety standards. The ‘Eat Right’ certification, awarded by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), ensures safe and hygienic food practices across the state’s stations. Nationwide, only 198 stations have
READ MOREReport Weeks after discovering synthetic dyes and cancer-causing agents in tamarind sauces and chutneys served with panipuri, Karnataka officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are now investigating another popular street food — golgappa — for potential contamination. Sample Collection Across Karnataka FSSAI officials have collected nearly 150 samples from various
READ MOREReport A video showing live worms crawling on a pizza from a restaurant in Madhya Pradesh has caused outrage and raised serious concerns about food safety and hygiene, with many calling for stricter regulations. Disturbing Footage Surfaces Online In a shocking incident, a disturbing video has emerged, allegedly showing live worms wriggling on top of
READ MOREFood Safety Inspections at CCMB Canteen Food safety inspectors recently examined the CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology) canteen in Hyderabad. On November 8, 2024, the task force arrived at the site and immediately identified multiple violations. Inspectors found that the canteen operates without an FSSAI license and lacked medical fitness certificates, FoSTaC training
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