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Food Irradiation Explained: Why Irradiated Food Isn’t Radioactive 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 24, 2025
Have you ever noticed a label that says “irradiated” on a pack of spices or dry fruits and wondered what it means? The word might sound technical or even alarming, but there’s no need to worry. It’s not about nuclear energy or anything dangerous. Food producers use a method called food irradiation to make food
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Serve with Care: Chithirai Festival in Madurai Puts Food Safety First 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety
- April 21, 2025
Report Ahead of the Chithirai festival in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, District Collector M S Sangeetha prioritised food safety and instructed all individuals and groups distributing food and drinks to devotees to strictly follow hygiene and safety standards. Mandatory FSSAI Registration for Food Donors To ensure accountability, she ordered all food donors to register with the
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Beware of Chemically-Treated Watermelon This Summer warns FSSAI 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 19, 2025
Report As temperatures rise, so does our craving for juicy, hydrating fruits like watermelon and muskmelon. But with the seasonal demand comes a serious concern — fruit adulteration. In a recent crackdown across Tamil Nadu, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized and destroyed over 2,000 kilograms of chemically adulterated watermelons. Viral
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FSSAI Backs Off IMS Act Enforcement, Raising Concerns 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has declared that it no longer holds the responsibility for enforcing the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act. This decision came in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed in March 2025. In its reply dated April 1, FSSAI stated that the Ministry of

Kerala Tops in Food Safety with Record Inspections and Reforms 0

Report Kerala has achieved remarkable progress in food safety enforcement, setting new benchmarks in the last financial year. Health Minister Veena George announced that the state’s food safety department carried out 69,002 inspections, one of the highest ever recorded. These efforts resulted in the collection of ₹5.4 crore in fines from violators across various districts.

Understanding HFSS Foods: Why It Matters for Your Health 0

In India, food is more than just fuel—it’s a part of our festivals, family traditions, and daily routine. We’re known for our diverse, home-cooked meals rich in spices, grains, and vegetables. But in recent years, a different kind of food has crept into our lives—easy-to-grab, colourful, and often irresistible. From crunchy chips to sugary colas,