Food Safety Archives

Antioxidants: Boosting Food Safety & Health 0

Antioxidants are vital compounds that protect our bodies from oxidative damage and play a crucial role in preserving food safety. In the food industry, they help prevent spoilage, maintain nutritional value, and extend shelf life. However, while antioxidants offer numerous benefits, excessive use—especially of synthetic antioxidants—can pose health risks and complications. Both consumers and manufacturers

Kozhikode Kicks Off FSSAI Hygiene Rating Program to Boost Food Safety 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under its ‘Eat Right Challenge,’ has launched a hygiene rating program in Kozhikode district, including 91 hotels. This program encourages food businesses to adopt self-regulation and demonstrate food safety, helping to build consumer trust. Food Safety officials have stated that they will expand the program

Kerala Strengthens Food Safety with New Microbiology Labs and Strict Measures 0

Report On Wednesday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that the government would take strict action against those who compromise food safety. During the inauguration of a microbiology lab at the Government Analyst’s Laboratory within the food safety department, George emphasized, “Preventing diseases is as important as addressing them. Nutrition plays a crucial role in

Hospitality Sector Questions Zomato and Swiggy’s Private-Label Food Delivery 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 14, 2025
Report The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) have strongly opposed Zomato and Swiggy’s entry into the private-label food delivery sector. Both associations argue that the move disrupts fair competition and jeopardizes the restaurant industry. Impact on Restaurants The NRAI, representing over five lakh
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Kerala Enforces Stricter Regulations on Reusing Cooking Oil 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 13, 2025
Report The Kerala Commissionerate of Food Safety has implemented stricter rules to prevent businesses from reusing cooking oil in harmful ways. Authorities will impose penalties of up to ₹1 lakh on individuals and businesses that reuse oil improperly. They will penalize those who use oil more than three times without submitting it to authorized organizations.
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Food Safety Concerns Sparked by Worm Discovery in FreshMenu Order 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 13, 2025
Worm Discovered in FreshMenu An unsettling incident in Bengaluru has raised widespread concerns about food safety in cloud kitchens. A customer who ordered from FreshMenu—a popular cloud kitchen known for offering nutritious meals—found a live worm in one of his food packages. The discovery, which he shared in a viral video, quickly gained attention and
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