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FSSAI Hosts Food Safety Program for Kochi Street Vendors 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 19, 2025
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
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Is Burnt Food Safe? Unpacking the Myths and Risks 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 18, 2025
Have you ever wondered if burnt food is bad for your health? Some people love its crispy, smoky flavour, while others worry about the risks. When food cooks at high temperatures, it undergoes chemical changes that may produce harmful compounds. Acrylamide, HCAs, and PAHs—found in charred or overcooked food—have raised concerns about cancer risks. But
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FSSAI Strengthens Food Safety Standards for Non-Bovine Milk 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 18, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced new regulations for non-bovine milk, including goat, camel, and sheep milk. These guidelines, specified in sub-regulation 2.1.2 of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives), aim to ensure high-quality, safe milk for consumers. Ensuring Safe and Hygienic Livestock Farming
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Officials Warn of Contaminated Cool Drinks in Salem This Summer 0

Report As temperatures rise, many people turn to bottled and fresh fruit juices to stay hydrated. Roadside fruit and juice stalls, which attract large crowds between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., have started operating in anticipation of summer. However, officials from the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu have warned that some vendors are

Maharashtra Assembly Seeks Ban on Analogue Cheese and Paneer 0

Report Mumbai: BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute has called for a ban on analogue cheese and paneer in Maharashtra, citing serious food safety risks. Speaking in the state assembly, he warned that these synthetic substitutes—made from vegetable oils, starches, and emulsifiers instead of milk—could lead to severe health issues, including cancer and liver cirrhosis. Lack of