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Only 250 Kerala Institutions Have Eat Right Campus Certification; 204 Expire 0

Key Update Only 250 institutions in Kerala have received the ‘Eat Right Campus’ certification so far, while the validity of certificates issued to 204 institutions has expired, according to food safety officials. An initiative of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the ‘Eat Right Campus’ programme promotes safe, healthy and sustainable food

Kerala Flags Sugar in Amrutham Nutri-Mix for Young Children 0

Key Update The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has raised concerns over the sugar content in Amrutham Nutri-Mix, a supplementary nutrition product distributed to children through anganwadis in the state. Commission Flags 20% Sugar Content The Commission noted that Amrutham Nutri-Mix contains around 20% sugar, which, according to the petition, is inconsistent

Shigellosis Resurfaces in Kerala as Health Officials Renew Warning 0

Significant Update Shigellosis has resurfaced in Kerala, with a three-year-old child from Kottukal in Thiruvananthapuram district testing positive and receiving treatment at SAT Hospital. The child travelled with her family to Nagercoil on August 12 and reportedly had a cold drink from a roadside vendor on the way back. She developed diarrhoea and vomiting the

Too Yellow to Trust? What to Look for When Buying Banana Chips This Onam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 20, 2026
Key Update Banana chips are a staple on Kerala’s Onam tables, but this festive season, the Food Safety Department has raised concerns about the use of unauthorised colouring agents in banana chips and ‘sharkara varatti’ (jaggery-coated banana chips). During inspections in Idukki, officials collected samples of these popular snacks for laboratory testing and advised consumers
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Onam Squad on Alert: Kerala Steps Up Food Safety Checks Ahead of Onam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 17, 2026
Key Update Kerala has intensified food safety inspections ahead of the Onam season to prevent adulterated, unsafe and substandard food from reaching consumers. Health and Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan said on Sunday that the Food Safety Department has conducted 5,016 inspections across the State since launching the ‘Onam Squad’ campaign on July 27. Officials issued
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Upgrade Your Stop: Major Food Brands Land at Kerala Railway Stations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 25, 2026
Overview & Primary Objective Southern Railway is revamping platform catering across Kerala to address long-standing passenger concerns regarding food hygiene, quality, and foodborne illnesses. By partnering with established national and international food brands, the railways are providing clean, standardised dining options alongside traditional stalls. Key Initiatives & Updates Expanding Successful Pilots: Following positive responses to
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