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Maharashtra FDA Launches Diwali Food Safety Drive 0

Key Update Ahead of Diwali, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) launched a statewide campaign to prevent food adulteration. Officials inspected 1,594 sweet shops and collected 2,369 samples of milk, khoya, ghee, edible oils, sweets, dry fruits, and chocolates for testing. Of the 554 samples tested, the FDA found 513 safe, 26 substandard, four

Misleading Labels on Infant foods: A Global Concern 0

A Worldwide Problem Misleading labels on infant foods are not confined to one country — they are a global public health concern. From Europe to Asia, companies use clever marketing and selective disclosures to convince parents that their products are healthier than they really are. Research shows many packaged infant foods carry added sugars, excess

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
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 28, 2025
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
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Supreme Court Backs Clear Food Warnings, Experts Oppose Star Ratings 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 15, 2025
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
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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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