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Kerala Strengthens Food Safety with New Microbiology Labs and Strict Measures 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- January 16, 2025
Report On Wednesday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that the government would take strict action against those who compromise food safety. During the inauguration of a microbiology lab at the Government Analyst’s Laboratory within the food safety department, George emphasized, “Preventing diseases is as important as addressing them. Nutrition plays a crucial role in
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Kerala Enforces Stricter Regulations on Reusing Cooking Oil 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 13, 2025
Report The Kerala Commissionerate of Food Safety has implemented stricter rules to prevent businesses from reusing cooking oil in harmful ways. Authorities will impose penalties of up to ₹1 lakh on individuals and businesses that reuse oil improperly. They will penalize those who use oil more than three times without submitting it to authorized organizations.
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Rigorous Food Safety Inspections in Kerala’s New Year Markets 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- January 8, 2025
Statewide Efforts to Ensure Quality and Compliance The Food Safety Department in Kerala conducted 1,340 targeted inspections in New Year markets, Health Minister Veena George announced. These inspections are in addition to the 2,861 checks conducted statewide by 252 squads during the Christmas season. To address the holiday demand, 109 special squads ensured compliance in
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Kerala’s Statewide Chicken Dish Safety Inspections 0

Report In response to complaints about the excessive use of artificial colours in chicken dishes, the Food Safety Department conducted state-wide inspections. These checks focused on restaurants selling dishes such as Al Faham, Tandoori Chicken, Grilled Chicken, and Shawarma. The inspections, led by a special task force formed by the state government, aimed to ensure

Food Poisoning Outbreak in Kerala: 20 Hospitalized After Consuming Biryani 0

Report Around 20 individuals sought medical treatment after consuming biryani delivered in packets, and a young man in critical condition was admitted to the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Kottarakkara. The chicken biryani, distributed the previous day during the annual event of the Peruvelikkara Milk Cooperative Society, caused the food poisoning. Fourteen

Kerala Health Minister Announces Enhanced Food Safety Inspections for New Year 0

Report Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that the Food Safety Department has ramped up market inspections in preparation for the New Year. Food safety inspectors conducted comprehensive checks to ensure the quality of food products during the busy Christmas and New Year period. A total of 2,861 inspections took place across the state, led