Food Manifest 
Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has confirmed that eggs, roasted chana, and masala products available in Coimbatore markets are safe for consumption, following extensive laboratory testing. Officials found no unsafe substances or adulterants in the samples collected. Laboratory Tests Find No Contamination The department tested nearly 100 samples across the three food
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a clear directive on how laboratories must classify honey samples containing Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) above the permitted limit. Under Clause 2.8.3(1) of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, honey may contain no more than 80 mg/kg
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Key Update A viral video showing a vendor painting over rotten jackfruits to disguise them as fresh has sparked serious concerns about food safety. The vendor uses paint to cover the damaged parts of the jackfruit, potentially misleading consumers into purchasing contaminated or unsafe produce. Such deceptive practices expose consumers to significant health risks, as
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Report In a serious food safety lapse, officials in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, discovered food grains meant for free ration distribution were contaminated with soil and salt. District Magistrate Sanjay Chauhan confirmed the adulteration during a surprise inspection at a fair-price shop in Jalalpur Tiwari village. He ordered the immediate replacement of the grains and directed
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