food safety compliance Archives

Trichy Yet to Enforce Egg Mayo Ban Strictly 0

Report Two weeks after Tamil Nadu banned mayonnaise made with raw eggs, the Trichy or Tiruchirappalli Food Safety Department has yet to act decisively. Meanwhile, Pudukkottai and Karur officials have already launched inspections, issued notices, and conducted awareness drives to enforce the ban. Some restaurants in Trichy have switched to eggless or flavoured mayo variants

Thoothukudi Pushes ‘Eat Right’ Drive: Know Before You Dine 0

Report The Food Safety Department in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu has launched a proactive campaign to educate consumers on key food safety norms before they choose a restaurant. Acting on suggestions from the Food Safety and Drug Administration, the department aims to promote informed dining choices and encourage responsible food business practices. As part

FSSAI Launches Digital Tool for Reporting Misleading Food Labels 0

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

Mayonnaise Missteps: Danger Lurking in Your Fast Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- April 30, 2025
Walk into almost any fast food joint today, and you’ll likely spot a busy shawarma counter. Wrapped in soft pita bread and filled with spiced meat and crunchy veggies, shawarma has become a go-to snack for many. But there’s one creamy ingredient that could be putting your health at risk — the mayonnaise. That dollop
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Kozhikode authorities ensure safe use of recycled cooking oil for biodiesel 0
- A to Z
- April 28, 2025
Report The authorities in Kozhikode have reassured the public, stating that the recent Kollam incident, where food prepared with recycled oil mixed with plastic covers, poses no cause for concern. The district collects 10,000 litres of used cooking oil every month and repurposes it into biodiesel. Investigation of Previous Incidents Authorities also addressed a similar
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Thiruvananthapuram Targets Unsafe Eateries After Shawarma Poisoning 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 24, 2025
Report A shawarma-related food poisoning incident in Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, hospitalised over ten people on Saturday and drew renewed public attention to food safety in the city. The incident intensified scrutiny of eateries and underscored the urgent need for stronger regulatory enforcement. Health Squad Uncovers Widespread Violations Between March 1 and 31, the city corporation’s health
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