food labelling Archives

Food Safety Violations Exposed in Secunderabad Restaurants 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 21, 2024
Overview When we dine at restaurants, we trust that the food is clean and free of expired ingredients, unlike the potential risks of consuming street food. However, a recent case in Secunderabad shattered this confidence as food safety inspectors uncovered serious violations in multiple establishments. Golden Dragon Restaurant, Parklane Food safety inspectors conducted a surprise
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SC Ruling on Coconut Oil Classification: Focus on Labeling 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 20, 2024
Report The Supreme Court (SC) has settled a 15-year dispute over the classification of pure coconut oil under the Central Excise Tariff Act of 1985. The three-member bench ruled that companies must classify coconut oil sold in small quantities, ranging from 5 ml to 2 litres, as ‘edible oil,’ unless they label it as a
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Inspection Uncovers Hygiene Violations at Mahabubnagar Snack Venue, License Revoked 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 17, 2024
Report Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety teams inspected a snack-selling venue in Mahabubnagar district and found multiple hygiene violations. They confiscated food worth ₹60,500 due to improper labelling and unsanitary practices. Consequently, the department revoked the establishment’s license under the Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006. Deficiencies Uncovered at Sri Santosh Foods in Yenugonda
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Ensuring Food Safety: Alappuzha’s Action Against Substandard Products and Labeling Violations 0

Report The Food Safety Department in the Alappuzha district, Kerala has been actively monitoring food quality and enforcing labelling regulations to ensure public health safety. Recent inspections uncovered substandard products and incorrect labelling, leading to fines and corrective actions. Fines Imposed for Substandard RCM Salt and Incorrect Labeling During a routine inspection, laboratory tests revealed

Food Safety Violations in Arambham, Madhapur: Expired Goods and Poor Storage 0

Inspection Findings in Arambham, Madhapur, Hyderabad Food safety inspectors in Arambham, Madhapur, Hyderabad discovered expired besan flour and food items worth ₹21,893 that violated labelling regulations. The inspectors observed that the establishment did not display the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license in a prominent location. Additionally, they found poorly maintained refrigerators

FDA Considers Red 3 Ban Amid Rising Health Concerns 0

Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is actively considering a ban on Red 3, a synthetic food dye used in over 3,000 products, including popular snacks. Chemically known as erythrosine and derived from petroleum, Red 3 provides a vibrant cherry-red colour to food but adds no nutritional value. Health concerns have intensified due