Food Safety Archives

Kerala Strengthens Food Safety with New Microbiology Labs and Strict Measures 0
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- January 16, 2025
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
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Hospitality Sector Questions Zomato and Swiggy’s Private-Label Food Delivery 0
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- 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
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- 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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Mysuru Trains Street Food Vendors on Hygiene and Safety 0

Report Street food plays a vital role for travellers who seek authentic local experiences during their visit. To ensure that tourists enjoy safe and hygienic food while relying on street food, the Department of Tourism in Mysuru conducted a two-day training session for street food vendors and dhaba operators. The training, which focused on food

Food Safety Violations Found in Vijayawada Bakeries 0

Report Following directives from Food Safety Commissioner Vakati Karuna and NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha, three Food Safety officials inspected four bakeries and two sweet shops in Vijayawada on Saturday, January 11, and uncovered several hygiene violations. Dangerous Levels of Reused Oil Detected Food Controller N. Purnachandrarao reported that the teams discovered unsanitary kitchens and