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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

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

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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Hidden Booze in Your Chocolates? FDA Cracks Down on Imported Treats 0
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- May 16, 2025
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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