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Mustard Oil Adulteration: Court Orders FSSAI Probe 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 1, 2025
Report The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to determine whether a significant variation in natural essential oil levels in mustard oil samples qualifies as adulteration requiring legal action. Nagpur Lab Findings Under Review A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet
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Beware! Pesticides Could Be Lurking in Your Fruits and Vegetables 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- February 28, 2025
Fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. However, the produce we purchase often carries pesticide residues, bacteria, and other harmful contaminants. While pesticides help protect crops from pests, their residues can pose significant health risks. Consuming these contaminants over time can affect overall health, especially with
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Spices Board Strengthens Food Safety Regulations for Indian Spices 0
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- February 28, 2025
Report The Spices Board, in collaboration with FSSAI and other regulatory bodies, is tightening food safety regulations in India’s spice industry. Secretary P. Hemalatha announced measures to introduce more stringent rules, including mandatory ethylene oxide (ETO) testing for EU exports, ensuring higher compliance and safety standards. Global Standards and Food Safety Compliance To harmonize global
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FSSAI to Announce New MRL Values for Spices 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is preparing to announce 98 new maximum residue level (MRL) values for spices, defining the acceptable pesticide residue limits in food products. Currently, farmers struggle to comply with the 18 MRL values in place, as they are extremely stringent. FSSAI officials stated that the finalized

NMIMS Hyderabad Students Expose Synthetic Paneer After Outbreak 0

Report Pharmacy students at SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)-Hyderabad in Jadcherla conducted a simple test on the campus mess’s paneer, revealing that it was allegedly synthetic. A video taken during the test showed the paneer cubes turning bluish-black when they applied tincture iodine. What is Synthetic Paneer? The Food Safety and Standards

Thiruvananthapuram Hosts ‘Eat Right’ Walkathon to Promote Healthy Eating 0

Report Thiruvananthapuram: The district food safety department organized an ‘Eat Right’ walkathon on Saturday, following the guidelines of the National Health and Family Welfare Department. District Collector Anu Kumari flagged off the event, which started from Kowdiar Park and ended at Kanakakunnu Palace. The initiative aimed to promote the ‘Eat Right India’ campaign, highlighting disease