oil adulteration

Raids in Kerala Expose Spurious Coconut Oil Marketed Under Fake Labels 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 13, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Wing seized 16,565 litres of suspected substandard coconut oil in surprise raids across seven districts in Kerala under Operation Life. Officials launched the action after receiving a flood of complaints about poor-quality coconut oil flooding the market, triggered by soaring prices. Kollam district recorded the largest seizure, with officials confiscating
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Fake Coconut Oil? Kerala’s Operation Nalikera Says No!0
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- July 19, 2025
Rising Prices Raise Red Flags Soaring coconut oil prices in recent months have strained household budgets and opened the door for spurious edible oils to enter the market disguised as coconut oil. These cheaper alternatives pose significant health risks, prompting officials to act. Food Safety officials in Kerala have launched Operation Nalikera, a three-day statewide
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Mustard Oil Adulteration: Court Orders FSSAI Probe 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 1, 2025
Report The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to determine whether a significant variation in natural essential oil levels in mustard oil samples qualifies as adulteration requiring legal action. Nagpur Lab Findings Under Review A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumeet
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Pure Oil, Healthy Meals: Safeguarding Against Cooking Oil Adulteration 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- October 20, 2024
Cooking oil serves as a fundamental ingredient in every kitchen, vital for a wide range of culinary applications—from frying and sautéing to marinating and garnishing. However, the increasing prevalence of adulteration in cooking oils raises serious health concerns for consumers. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) revealed the troubling presence of
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