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Punjab Scales Up Mobile Food Testing to Curb Adulteration 0

Key Development The Punjab government has expanded its Food Safety on Wheels initiative across all districts to tackle food adulteration and promote safe food practices. These mobile food testing vans are now actively screening food samples for adulteration, especially in commonly consumed items like milk, paneer, ghee, spices, fruits, vegetables, sweets, and water. Punjab Health

Gujarat Watermelon Get Clean Chit: No Artificial Colours Found 0

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April 21, 2025

Report Amid rising concerns and social media claims about using artificial colouring to make watermelons appear fresher, the Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) stepped up with a swift and thorough inspection drive. The FDCA inspected nearly 350 watermelon vendors across Gujarat and collected over 400 samples. Under the Food Safety on Wheels initiative,

FSSAI Ensures Food Safety at MahaKumbh 2025 in Prayagraj 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively ensuring safe and hygienic food for millions of devotees at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. It is leading food safety efforts through the deployment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs), Mobile Food Testing Labs (Food Safety on Wheels), and public awareness campaigns. Mobile

Uttar Pradesh Launches Mobile Food Labs for Maha Kumbh Mela 0
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- January 16, 2025
Report On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government launched mobile laboratories to inspect food at establishments across the Maha Kumbh Mela region. The initiative aims to enforce strict hygiene and safety standards, ensuring pilgrims receive safe and quality food. Ensuring Food Safety on Wheels Sushil Kumar Singh, Assistant Food Commissioner (Grade 2), emphasized how ‘Food Safety
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Enhancing Food Safety and Hygiene in Mumbai: FSSAI’s Strategic Initiatives 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 26, 2024
Overview In a significant step forward for improving food safety and hygiene in Mumbai, Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), held an important meeting with Shri Bhushan Varsha Ashok Gagrani, Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and Dr K.H. Govindraj, IAS Principal Secretary
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Shimla District Launches Food Safety Campaign on National Highway 0
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- December 19, 2024
Report The Shimla district administration has launched a special awareness campaign to promote food safety and hygiene along the National Highway stretch from Shoghi to Narkanda. Running until January 10, the initiative educates shopkeepers, hotel owners, dhaba operators, and street vendors on maintaining food quality and adhering to regulations. Campaign Ensures Food Safety During Tourist
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