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  • Akash Yadav vs The Whole Truth: Clean-Label Claims Questioned

    Akash Yadav vs The Whole Truth: Clean-Label Claims Questioned0

    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

    What’s in Your Ketchup? Viral Video Calls It a Chemical Cocktail0

    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?

    Are ‘Preservative-Free’ Foods Safer?0

    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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  • Hidden Booze in Your Chocolates? FDA Cracks Down on Imported Treats

    Hidden Booze in Your Chocolates? FDA Cracks Down on Imported Treats0

    Report The  Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) Department has started collecting samples of imported chocolates from across Karnataka amid concerns over undisclosed alcohol content in these products. According to media reports, many popular imported chocolates often lack clear labels warning consumers—especially children—about their alcohol content. Focus on Clear Alcohol Disclosure in Labels The department’s

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  • FDA Approves Natural Dyes to Replace Synthetics in U.S. Foods

    FDA Approves Natural Dyes to Replace Synthetics in U.S. Foods0

    Report In a major step toward promoting cleaner, safer food ingredients, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new colour additives derived from natural sources. This decision advances the federal government’s push to eliminate synthetic, petroleum-based dyes from the American food supply. The approval supports the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS)

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  • FSSAI Launches Digital Tool for Reporting Misleading Food Labels

    FSSAI Launches Digital Tool for Reporting Misleading Food Labels0

    Report On Wednesday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a new digital tool that enables consumers to report misleading claims on food labels directly. This initiative, aligned with FSSAI’s Advertisement and Claims Monitoring Committee (AMC), aims to strengthen on-the-ground regulatory oversight and promote accountability across the food industry. Consumers can now

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