Food Safety Archives

Madurai Restaurant Sparks Debate with Watermelon Parotta 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report A restaurant in Madurai stirred controversy on social media after introducing an unconventional dish — watermelon parotta. In a now-viral promotional video, the restaurant showcased the preparation: placing a watermelon slice on parotta dough, drizzling it with oil, baking the combination, and cutting it like a pizza. While some viewers applauded the innovation, others
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Kerala Tops in Food Safety with Record Inspections and Reforms 0
- Food Safety
- April 11, 2025
Report Kerala has achieved remarkable progress in food safety enforcement, setting new benchmarks in the last financial year. Health Minister Veena George announced that the state’s food safety department carried out 69,002 inspections, one of the highest ever recorded. These efforts resulted in the collection of ₹5.4 crore in fines from violators across various districts.
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Sanitizing in the Food Industry: A Must for Safe and Clean Food 0
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- April 9, 2025
Keeping food safe goes beyond using fresh ingredients—it requires keeping everything around it clean and germ-free. In the food industry, sanitizing plays a major role in preventing contamination, maintaining hygiene, and protecting our health. Whether food workers run a large processing plant or a small hotel kitchen, they must sanitize properly to stop harmful bacteria,
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FSSAI Approves Use of Recycled PET for Food Packaging 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised its packaging regulations to permit the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food packaging, marking a major shift toward sustainability. Ensuring Food Safety Standards Under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, FSSAI has lifted its ban on recycled

FSSAI Hosts Food Safety Program for Kochi Street Vendors 0

Report The Southern Regional Office of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with Kochi Corporation and the Kerala State Food Safety Department, conducted an awareness program for street vendors in the city on Tuesday. The program aimed to raise awareness about food safety and hygiene among vendors. It focused on

Safe Handling of Frozen Foods: A Simple Guide 0

Freezing is a convenient and effective way to preserve food, allowing it to stay safe and fresh for longer periods. By slowing down bacterial growth, freezing helps prevent spoilage and keeps food edible for months. However, it’s important to note that freezing doesn’t kill bacteria; it merely pauses their growth. Once frozen food thaws, bacteria