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Hygiene Shock: Indore Momos Unit Sealed 0

November 7, 2025

Key Update The Madhya Pradesh Food Safety Department launched a major hygiene enforcement drive in Indore and took strict action against a momos factory and a restaurant operating in unhygienic conditions. Officials found that the factory had been running without a valid FSSAI licence, directly violating food safety regulations. During the surprise inspection, the team

Kerala Inaugurates Upgraded Food Safety Lab in Pathanamthitta 0

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November 5, 2025

Key Update The Food Safety Lab in Pathanamthitta entered a new era of testing excellence with the inauguration of its upgraded, state-of-the-art facility. Health Minister Veena George formally opened the new lab on Tuesday. The project, fully funded by the State government, marks a major milestone in Kerala’s efforts to strengthen food safety monitoring and

Bengaluru Scientists Turn Coffee-Stain Effect Into Powerful Food Safety Tool 0

Key Update Indian researchers achieved a breakthrough in food safety by using the coffee-stain effect to detect toxic dyes and contaminants at trillionth levels. The Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), turned this simple phenomenon into a low-cost, highly sensitive method for testing food and water safety,

Eat Out Often? Here’s What Kerala Food Safety Officials Want You to Know 0
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- October 30, 2025
Overview Dining out has become routine for many new-generation families, driven by busy schedules and the appeal of restaurant food. However, health officials warn that contaminated and adulterated food poses serious health risks and, in extreme cases, can be fatal. Recent Reports The Kerala Food Safety Commissionerate detected harmful chemical residues in food samples collected
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MRSPTU Food Testing Lab Struggles to Attract Industry Clients 0
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- October 21, 2025
Key Update The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU) in Punjab inaugurated a ₹2.53-crore food testing lab in March, designed to test food and beverages for pesticides, toxic heavy metals, and nutritional content. The facility aims to support small and medium entrepreneurs in meeting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requirements.
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FSSAI Directs States to Fast-Track Consumer Complaints and Review Processes 0
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- October 17, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed state authorities to treat consumer complaints as a top priority and conduct fortnightly reviews to ensure timely resolution. FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani said, “Resolving complaints promptly will boost consumer confidence and public awareness about food safety.” Daily Enforcement Reporting and Accountability To
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