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Andhra Pradesh to Open Food Testing Labs, Tirumala and Vizag to Kick Off First 0

Key Update The Andhra Pradesh government is establishing five state-of-the-art food testing labs across the state to strengthen food safety and protect public health. Among these, the labs in Visakhapatnam and Tirumala will be the first to start operations next month. The government has invested ₹86 crore in the project, with special focus on Tirumala,

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Plea on Toxic Cassia in Kerala 0

Plea Raises Health Concerns The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a plea that accused traders in Kerala of selling cassia disguised as cinnamon. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the petition challenging a Kerala High Court order from August 2024. The court noted that the High Court had already directed the relevant

Kerala Spiced with Poison?0

Key Update The Food Safety Commissionerate in Kerala detected dangerous levels of chemicals in food samples collected between April 2024 and March 2025. Tests revealed artificial food colours, pesticides, preservatives, and contaminants. Some foods contained pesticide residues more than 3500% above the permitted limit, raising serious health concerns. Industrial Dyes and Carcinogens Found in Common

Allahabad HC Orders Fresh Complaint in Mathura Food Adulteration Case 0
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- August 12, 2025
Key Update Acting on a petition alleging the sale of adulterated food at Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, the Allahabad High Court has instructed the petitioner to file a fresh complaint with the Assistant Commissioner (Food), Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Lucknow, within two weeks. Petitioner Alleges Sale of Adulterated Food, No Action Taken
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Restaurants may have to list menus in licence applications 0
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- August 11, 2025
Key Update The government plans to require restaurants to disclose their full menu when applying for a licence or renewing one. Non-vegetarian outlets may have to specify whether they will serve items such as beef or pork, while vegetarian restaurants will also need to list their planned dishes. According to media reports, the proposal could
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High-Risk Foods and How to Handle Them Safely 0
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- August 9, 2025
At a Glance Food safety concerns in India aren’t limited to adulteration or expired products—contamination with harmful bacteria, pesticides, and chemical residues is also a growing issue. With the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issuing alerts and recalls more often, it’s important to know which foods require extra care. Here are a
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