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The Hidden Danger of Counterfeit ORS: A Food Safety Concern 0

May 10, 2025

When you or a loved one suffers from dehydration—whether from diarrhoea, heatstroke, or even an intense workout—the first thing you might reach for is Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). This lifesaving solution, typically in the form of a powder mixed with water, helps to replenish lost fluids and essential electrolytes. It’s a quick fix that can

FSSAI and BMC Train Mumbai Street Food Vendors on Food Safety 0

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May 10, 2025

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has started training street food vendors to enhance food safety. On Wednesday, around 400 vendors attended a training session at the Lokshahir Anna Bhau Sathe Natyagruha Auditorium in Byculla, Mumbai. Partnership Aims to Improve Street Food Safety

FSSAI Cracks Down on Adulterated Jalebi, Sharbath in Karnataka 0

Statewide Food Safety Checks Begin In a fresh effort to tackle the use of harmful colours and substandard ingredients in food, the Karnataka division of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a special drive to inspect sweets and summer beverages like jalebi and sharbath. FSSAI officials across Karnataka have started

Thoothukudi Pushes ‘Eat Right’ Drive: Know Before You Dine 0
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- May 6, 2025
Report The Food Safety Department in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu has launched a proactive campaign to educate consumers on key food safety norms before they choose a restaurant. Acting on suggestions from the Food Safety and Drug Administration, the department aims to promote informed dining choices and encourage responsible food business practices. As part
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Mid-Day Meal Contamination – A Burning Issue 0
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- May 3, 2025
Every school day, millions of children across India eat a hot, cooked meal through the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. For many, it’s the most filling and nutritious meal they get all day. This scheme fights hunger, brings children to school, and helps reduce dropouts. But what happens when this meal, meant to nourish, becomes unsafe? Sadly,
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Dabur’s ‘100% Juice’ Labelling Under FSSAI Scrutiny 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 2, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Delhi High Court that Dabur misled consumers by using the label “100% fruit juice” on its packaging. In an affidavit submitted on April 23, FSSAI asserted that this claim violates current labelling regulations, especially when the product includes added water or comes
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