Report On Tuesday, Villupuram’s Food Safety Department officials carried out surprise inspections at various food units and outlets in and around Auroville, Pondichery. This inspection was conducted to ensure the safety and quality of food products before the Auroville Marathon on February 16. Inspection Focuses on Key Food Establishments The team, led by District Food
READ MOREReport In response to a quarter of food samples failing to meet quality standards in 2024, the health department has begun enforcing stricter food safety regulations. This includes, notably, the addition of 16 mobile food testing units and the establishment of a new microbiology laboratory in Jaipur to detect bacterial contamination in food items. Challenges
READ MOREReport Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a novel packaging method that lowers mercury levels in canned tuna by 35%, addressing a major health concern associated with consuming the fish. The research team created an active packaging system that utilizes a water-based cysteine solution to interact with the fish and reduce
READ MOREReport The Kasaragod municipal health department conducted inspections across the city, uncovering expired food, banned plastic products, and poor waste management practices in several hotels and canteens. Officials confiscated expired food items from several establishments, including Signature Metro on MG Road, Udupi Arya Bhavan in Karanthakkad, and Shalimar, Century, Moonlight, and Homecho near the new
READ MOREReport On February 4, 2025, at least nine individuals became ill after consuming grilled chicken at a restaurant on Chinnakadai Street in Madurai’s Sholavandan area, raising concerns about food safety in local eateries. Victims Seek Medical Attention Among the affected individuals, four were hospitalized at Sholavandan Government Hospital, while the remaining five, who suffered from
READ MOREThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the Eat Right Station certification to Tatanagar and Bokaro railway stations, recognizing their commitment to providing passengers with safe, hygienic, and nutritious food options. FSSAI conducted a comprehensive two-month evaluation, assessing 25 food stalls at Tatanagar and 14 at Bokaro. The evaluation focused on
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