Food Manifest 
Significant Update The Centre has amended the Plastic Waste Management Rules, making it mandatory for producers, importers, and brand owners to use recycled plastic in packaging. The rules also require them to clearly label and mark packages to indicate the use of recycled content. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the amendments
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Report The Supreme Court (SC) has settled a 15-year dispute over the classification of pure coconut oil under the Central Excise Tariff Act of 1985. The three-member bench ruled that companies must classify coconut oil sold in small quantities, ranging from 5 ml to 2 litres, as ‘edible oil,’ unless they label it as a
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Food allergens are proteins present in various foods that can trigger allergic reactions upon consumption, contact, or inhalation. When the immune system encounters these proteins, it mistakenly identifies them as harmful invaders, leading to the production of antibodies. Upon re-exposure to the same allergen, these antibodies bind to it, prompting immune cells to release chemicals
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