Report The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to determine whether a significant variation in natural essential oil levels in mustard oil samples qualifies as adulteration requiring legal action. Nagpur Lab Findings Under Review A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet
READ MOREReport Almost five months after the launch of the Thrikkakara Consumer Protection Forum app, which aimed to help consumers report food quality concerns in local eateries, the initiative has failed to produce results. An IT company from Thrissur developed the app, and Food and Civil Supplies Minister GR Anil introduced it in September of the
READ MOREReport Food Safety and Fisheries Department officials conducted a surprise inspection at Elliot’s Beach, Besant Nagar, Chennai on Wednesday evening. They seized 5 kg of stale and decayed fish from vendors. They also collected samples of 11 fish varieties and sent them to a NABL-accredited lab for further analysis. Customer Complaint Sparks Investigation The inspection followed
READ MOREReport Ravi Bedi, a patron of Sagar Gaire Restaurant in Ujjain, was left horrified when he found a dead cockroach in his Paneer Tikka Sandwich. The discovery led to an immediate complaint to the city’s food department. In response to Bedi’s complaint, food safety inspectors raided the restaurant and seized the contaminated sandwich for further
READ MOREReport On February 12, 2025, food safety authorities inspected Instahot Foods Pvt. Ltd. in IDA Patancheru, Hyderabad. The company, an exporter and supplier for IndiGo Airlines, faced multiple violations of food safety regulations. Cockroach Infestation and Expired Products During the inspection at Instahot Foods, the task force found a cockroach infestation in the cooking and
READ MOREPhthalates, a group of synthetic chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics, have become a growing concern in food safety. These endocrine-disrupting compounds can leach into food from packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated water. Studies have linked phthalate exposure to various health risks, including hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, and developmental disorders. Despite regulations
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