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Widespread Violations Found in Kozhikode Food Spot Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 24, 2025
Officials Target Unsanitary Kitchens Across Kozhikode The Food Safety Department has launched a surprise crackdown on food outlets across Kozhikode, revealing widespread hygiene violations in restaurants, cool bars, and bakeries. Acting on confidential complaints, officials inspected establishments in Kozhikode North, Kozhikode South, Vellayil, Kunnamangalam, and Cherooppa. Authorities Shut Down Eight Restaurants Officials shut down eight
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CAG Flags Major Lapses in Tamil Nadu’s FALs and Food Testing 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 30, 2025
Report The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has exposed critical delays and failures in Tamil Nadu food safety enforcement, warning that systemic lapses in Food Analysis Laboratories (FALs) threaten public health. 88% of Food Test Reports Delayed Between 2020 and 2023, six FALs—located in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Palayamkottai, Salem, and Thanjavur—tested 62,170 samples.
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Food Safety Officials Crack Down on Substandard Watermelons 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 2, 2025
Report The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to check watermelons carefully before purchasing to ensure they are free from harmful chemicals. Officials inspected various selling points in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday and Friday as part of their ongoing drive against artificially colored and rotten watermelons. Officials Seize Over 1,100 kg of Poor-Quality Watermelons
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Food Safety Department Steps Up Inspections Ahead of Summer in Coimbatore 0

Report As summer approaches, locally-made soft drinks flood the market. In response, the food safety department in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has announced plans to conduct regular inspections. These inspections will focus on monitoring the sale of unapproved soft drinks, pathaneer (palm neera), and fruit beverages. The department seeks to ensure consumer safety and raise awareness

Thrissur Customer Calls for Food Portion Regulation After Dosa Dispute 0

A to Z, News

January 30, 2025

Report A customer in Thrissur district in Kerala raised concerns about the lack of oversight in the food sector after receiving unsatisfactory portions at a local hotel. He filed complaints with both the Legal Metrology and Food Safety Departments but was informed that no legal action could be taken regarding the small portion sizes and

Rigorous Food Safety Inspections in Kerala’s New Year Markets 0

Statewide Efforts to Ensure Quality and Compliance The Food Safety Department in Kerala conducted 1,340 targeted inspections in New Year markets, Health Minister Veena George announced. These inspections are in addition to the 2,861 checks conducted statewide by 252 squads during the Christmas season. To address the holiday demand, 109 special squads ensured compliance in