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FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 9, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Palghar of Maharashtra has taken firm action against food safety violations in the Vasai-Virar region following a surge in complaints over unhygienic practices. In a recent enforcement drive, FDA teams inspected 183 establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and food stalls, and collected 154 food samples for laboratory testing.
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Noida Food Alert: 60% Samples Fail, Tainted Paneer & Spices Found 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 9, 2025
Report Food safety teams in Noida uncovered widespread violations during their April inspection drive, with over 60% of food samples failing to meet safety and quality standards. Of the 95 food samples collected from 48 locations, officials found 50 substandard, five unsafe, and two misbranded. “We collected 95 samples during inspections at 245 locations,” said
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Mobile Lab Strengthens Food Adulteration Testing in the Idukki 0
- Event, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 14, 2025
Report The Food Safety Department in Kerala’s Idukki district has strengthened mobile lab inspections to detect food adulteration. The public can bring food samples—either from home or purchased from shops—for free testing. In January, officials conducted 304 tests and identified 10 substandard samples. They stated that people would receive test results within 10 minutes. The
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Jaipur Boosts Food Safety with Mobile Units & Microbiology Lab 0

Report 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

27% of Food Samples Fail in Haryana as FDA Faces Staff Shortage 0

Report As per reports, between January 1, 2020, and July 23, 2024, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Haryana collected 16,144 food samples to assess their safety and quality. The FDA determined that 4,398 of these samples, or 27%, failed the tests and deemed them unfit for human consumption, according to information obtained through

Rigorous Food Safety Inspections in Kerala’s New Year Markets 0

Statewide Efforts to Ensure Quality and Compliance The Food Safety Department in Kerala conducted 1,340 targeted inspections in New Year markets, Health Minister Veena George announced. These inspections are in addition to the 2,861 checks conducted statewide by 252 squads during the Christmas season. To address the holiday demand, 109 special squads ensured compliance in