Report The Telangana Food Safety Department revoked the license of the central kitchen at Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutes in Khanamet, Madhapur near Hyderabad following an inspection on January 24 that uncovered significant hygiene violations. Task force teams discovered numerous cleanliness issues and lapses in food safety protocols. Inspectors found broken floor drains, missing mesh coverings,
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (fssai) has instructed Patanjali Foods Ltd to recall a batch of packaged red chilli powder due to non-compliance with food safety standards. The company disclosed this in a regulatory filing, revealing that the product from Batch No. AJD2400012 violated the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins,
READ MOREOverview To ensure food safety and combat adulteration, the Karnataka health ministry has introduced food safety test kits at 10 locations across Bengaluru. These kits enable consumers to quickly check if items like paneer, fish, and raw food materials contain harmful additives using a simple tincture test. Simple Tests for Easy Adulteration Detection At any
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively ensuring safe and hygienic food for millions of devotees at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. It is leading food safety efforts through the deployment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs), Mobile Food Testing Labs (Food Safety on Wheels), and public awareness campaigns. Mobile
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded Vijayawada railway station the prestigious ‘Eat Right Station’ certification. This recognition acknowledges the station’s commitment to maintaining exemplary hygiene and following safe food practices, setting a benchmark for others. With a score of over 85% in the certification assessment, Vijayawada station has earned
READ MOREReport In Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala health activists have raised concerns, prompting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to investigate three seaweed-based products developed by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI). The Campaign Against Pseudo Science Using Law and Ethics (CAPSULE), a public health initiative under the Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP), filed
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