Shocking Discovery at IRCTC VIP Lounge A Delhi man’s visit to the IRCTC’s VIP Executive Lounge took a disturbing turn when he found a live centipede in his raita. Aaraynsh Singh took to X to share his disgust and raise awareness about food safety issues. In a sarcastic post, he mocked the claims of improved
READ MOREOverview Illegal meat shops are rapidly increasing in the Haripad region, Alappuzha, Kerala with numerous outlets operating without licenses or inspections in both urban and rural areas. These unregulated butcher shops capitalize on rising meat demand, which has become a staple for many households. Allegations also suggest these shops may be selling meat from sick
READ MOREReport To strengthen its food safety infrastructure, the Telangana government will open three new food safety laboratories in Mahbubnagar, Warangal, and Nizamabad. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha announced the plans on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, during the Food Safety: Ensuring Quality through Compliance program at the Indian Institute of Health and Family Welfare in
READ MOREGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are foundational principles in the food industry, designed to ensure the quality and safety of food products. By setting standards for every stage of food production—from receiving raw materials to the final shipment—GMPs aim to prevent contamination, cross-contamination, and the presence of foreign substances. This article explores the importance of GMP,
READ MOREReport During the festive season, food safety authorities across India are ramping up efforts to protect consumers. In Nagpur, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confiscated significant quantities of contaminated food, while in Godhra, a shop received a notice for poor hygiene after a customer discovered fungus in candies. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, officials collected samples
READ MOREMerck and Tinkle Launch Food Safety Comic Books Leading pharmaceutical company Merck partnered with Tinkle to launch two engaging comic books at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru. Part of Merck’s #SafeFoodFirst campaign, which promotes food safety, the books debuted before an audience of over 200 students from Bengaluru’s government schools. Comics for Food
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