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Karnataka Targets Trans Fat in Cooking Oil to Improve Public Health 0

At a Glance After cracking down on harmful food additives, the Karnataka State Food Safety and Drug Administration has now shifted focus to curbing trans fat in cooking oil—an effort aimed at strengthening food safety and improving public health. In a video conference held on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Food Safety convened key stakeholders, including

FTA Fallout: How Ultra-Processed Imports Threaten India’s Health 0

Key Development India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK, announced recently, allows tariff-free imports of British food and drink, chocolates, sweet biscuits, soft drinks, and more. A similar pact with four EU nations points to a likely surge in ultra-processed food imports at lower prices. While this appears to boost trade, it raises serious

Supreme Court Backs Clear Food Warnings, Experts Oppose Star Ratings 0

Court Directs Government to Act The Supreme Court initially ordered the Indian government to improve food labelling rules within three months, acting on a PIL filed by two NGOs seeking stronger warnings about harmful ingredients in packaged food. The government told the court that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had reviewed

Akash Yadav vs The Whole Truth: Clean-Label Claims Questioned 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 3, 2025
Overview Akash Yadav, a popular influencer with over 300K followers, has filed a complaint against The Whole Truth, a clean-label food brand, for allegedly misleading consumers. The complaint, submitted to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), targets the brand’s protein powder and hazelnut spread. The Whole Truth, launched in 2019 by Shashank
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What’s in Your Ketchup? Viral Video Calls It a Chemical Cocktail 0
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- June 10, 2025
Overview A viral video on social media has reignited concerns about the ingredients in store-bought ketchup, calling it a “chemical cocktail disguised as an innocent sauce.” The video, originally posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @TheFlatEartherr, has racked up over 1.1 million views and over 220 comments, with many users echoing the message: always
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Are ‘Preservative-Free’ Foods Safer?0
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- May 19, 2025
These days, food packages flaunt the label “Preservative-Free” like a health badge. And let’s admit it—most of us feel good about choosing them. The term sounds natural, healthy, and safe. We believe we’re avoiding harmful chemicals. But here’s the truth: preservative-free doesn’t always mean safer. These foods can spoil faster and pose risks if we
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