food safety inspections Archives

GHMC Cracks Down on Illegal Fruit Ripening 0

Report With the mango season approaching, food safety officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) launched a special operation at Moazzam Jahi Market (MJ Market) on Wednesday to check for the illegal use of carbide in fruit ripening. Strict Action Against Violators GHMC food safety officers, along with lab technicians, the assistant food controller,

Heatwave Spurs Juice Demand, Raises Safety Concerns in Erode 0

Overview With temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius and heat waves persisting in Erode district in Tamilnadu for three weeks, demand for cool refreshments, especially fresh juices, has surged. People increasingly consume fresh and packaged juices, watermelon, pearl millet porridge, buttermilk, tender coconut, and cold beverages to stay hydrated. Many areas have also seen the emergence

Gautam Budh Nagar Launches Food Inspections for Holi 0

Food Safety Inspections Across District The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration, Uttar Pradesh has initiated surprise inspections and extensive food sampling to ensure the availability of safe, unadulterated food ahead of Holi on March 14. As the consumption of traditional foods surges during these festivities, the administration is prioritizing safety to prevent health hazards. Focus

Food Safety Department Steps Up Inspections Ahead of Summer in Coimbatore 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 22, 2025
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
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Telangana Cracks Down on Hospital Food Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 18, 2025
Report The Telangana Food Safety Department conducted a state-wide inspection of government hospital canteens and kitchens on Monday to enforce hygiene and food safety regulations. Food Safety Officers inspected 19 hospitals, including MNJ Cancer Hospital, Niloufer Hospital, Government Chest Hospital, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, and MGM Hospital in Warangal. Training and Compliance Checks Officials educated
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Food Quality Concerns Identified in Hotel Samples at Kozhikode 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 13, 2025
Report From April to January, the Kozhikode Food Safety Department tested food samples from hotels in the district, of Kerala, and found that 10% did not meet the required quality standards. The team examined a total of 930 samples, discovering that 94 were hazardous and 49 were of low quality. Investigators also found that artificial
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