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Concern Over Rising Junk Food Consumption in Madhya Pradesh 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 25, 2025
Overview Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, also in charge of the health portfolio, raised serious concerns about the increasing consumption of junk food, particularly among children, and the harmful ingredients used in these foods. He stated, “This is a pressing issue, and we must strictly enforce the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
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Union Minister Announces Support for 100 New Food Testing Labs 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 24, 2025
Report Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu announced on Saturday in Chandigarh, Punjab that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries will provide financial support to establish 100 new NABL-accredited food testing labs across India in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Inauguration of Food Testing Lab in Bathinda Bittu, who inaugurated a food testing laboratory at Maharaja Ranjit
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Gurgaon Food Safety Raids: Tainted Cottage Cheese Under Probe 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 21, 2025
Report The food safety department raided several dairy shops in Arjun Nagar, Gurgaon, on Wednesday, collecting samples of milk products, including cottage cheese and curd, for quality analysis. The operation followed complaints from locals about suspected adulteration. Officials gathered samples from Ak Paneer Bhandar, Sahid Paneer, and Haryana Paneer Bhandar. They also collected curd and
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Government Stance on Palm Oil Consumption and Health Concerns 0

Overview The central government has stated that there is no unanimous “scientific evidence” on the health concerns regarding palm oil consumption. However, it acknowledged ongoing concerns about the use of refined oils, particularly palm oil, in food products. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, highlighted that the Indian Council of Medical

FSSAI Tests 163 Paneer Samples in Karnataka for Adulteration 0

Overview In March, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested 163 paneer samples across Karnataka to check for adulteration. This followed a request from the Chief Minister’s office. As of March 17, the authority completed tests on four samples, all of which were found to be free of adulteration. On March 3,

FSSAI Hosts Food Safety Program for Kochi Street Vendors 0

Report The Southern Regional Office of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with Kochi Corporation and the Kerala State Food Safety Department, conducted an awareness program for street vendors in the city on Tuesday. The program aimed to raise awareness about food safety and hygiene among vendors. It focused on