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Deepavali Sweets Must Meet Safety Standards in Virudhunagar 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 6, 2025
Key Development Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar Collector N. O. Sukhaputra directed all permanent and temporary shops, as well as manufacturers and sellers of sweets and savouries during the Deepavali festival, to obtain a Food Safety license and display it prominently at their premises. Traders can apply for the license through FSSAI’s portal. Ensure Hygienic Production and
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Maharashtra FDA Orders Clear Labels for Analogue Paneer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 18, 2025
Key Update In response to consumer complaints about misleading substitutions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra has made it mandatory for food establishments using analogue paneer to display its composition on menus, premises, or packaging. Although the use of cheese analogues in the food service sector has been legally permitted since 2021, FDA
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FSSAI Holds National Meet on Food Labels and Ads 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 14, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently hosted a high-level National Stakeholder Consultation on Food Labelling, advertisements, and Claims in the national capital. The event brought together over 700 participants from government, industry, academia, consumer groups, and regulatory bodies. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the consultation
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Chicory or Deception? Experts Decode Coffee Adulteration Claims 0

Viral Video Sparks Coffee Adulteration Fears — Experts Set the Record Straight In May 2025, a viral Instagram Reel by a popular finfluencer stirred concerns about coffee adulteration in India, warning that rising prices might lead to mass use of chicory as a cheap filler in coffee. The video compared the situation to past controversies

Coca-Cola Pledges Label Makeover After Greenwashing Complaint 0

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May 10, 2025

Consumer Complaint Triggers Action Consumer groups challenged Coca-Cola’s recycling claims on plastic bottle labels across Europe, prompting the company to revise its messaging. In 2023, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and its member organisations from 13 countries filed a greenwashing complaint against Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, Danone, and Nestlé, accusing them of misleading consumers

Food Preservation by Canning: A Timeless Method 0

Food waste grows in today’s fast-paced world, with fresh produce often spoiling before people can consume it. Storing food for extended periods while maintaining its freshness presents a major challenge. This causes significant food loss and contributes to environmental problems and rising costs. Canning offers an effective solution by preserving food for months or even