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FSSAI to Industry: Clean Up Labels, Boost Nutrition 0

May 21, 2025

Report At the inaugural session of a FICCI event, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), urged packaged food companies to take active responsibility for the nutritional quality of their products. As more Indians shift towards processed and ready-to-eat foods, Rao stressed the need to prevent nutrient

Why Temperature Matters in Food Storage 0

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May 20, 2025

Ever wondered why milk spoils quickly when left out or why meat must be kept in the freezer? It all comes down to temperature. The way we store food—especially the temperature we keep it at—plays a crucial role in food safety, quality, and shelf life. Harmful bacteria thrive at certain temperatures, making food unsafe to

Food Fail: Top Restaurant Chains in Lucknow Flunk Safety Tests 0

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May 19, 2025

Report In a major crackdown on food safety violations, authorities in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, found 36 food samples from 12 leading restaurant chains substandard. According to media reports, outlets of brands like KFC, McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, Haldiram’s, Barista, and Domino’s failed multiple food safety tests. The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA),

FSSAI Tightens Rules: Stricter Standards, Simpler GST, Says Minister 0
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- May 19, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to raise the bar on food safety regulations and penalise companies that fail to comply. Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan announced the move on May 16 at the News18 Powering Bharat Summit. “FSSAI monitors food products, and we’re working to match
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Hidden Booze in Your Chocolates? FDA Cracks Down on Imported Treats 0
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- May 16, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) Department has started collecting samples of imported chocolates from across Karnataka amid concerns over undisclosed alcohol content in these products. According to media reports, many popular imported chocolates often lack clear labels warning consumers—especially children—about their alcohol content. Focus on Clear Alcohol Disclosure in Labels The department’s
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Vande Bharat Food Scare: Kochi Canteen Sealed, Probe Begins 0
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- May 16, 2025
Report Kochi Corporation sealed a private railway catering facility in Kadavanthra after health officials found unhygienic and contaminated food meant for several trains, including the Vande Bharat Express. A surprise inspection exposed serious lapses in food safety and sanitation. Following the raid, both Kochi Corporation and the Railway authorities launched a formal inquiry to determine
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