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Karnataka FDA Raises Concerns Over Plastic Use in Holige Preparation 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 8, 2025
Report As Ugadi approaches Karnataka this year, Holige (a festival treat made of dough stuffed with jaggery, coconut, and lentils) is under scrutiny due to vendors using plastic sheets for its preparation and packaging. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka has raised alarms about the health risks associated with these practices. Plastic
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Tightened Regulations on Plastic Sheets for Making Idlis in Karnataka 0
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- February 28, 2025
Report Health safety authorities in Karnataka are tightening regulations on food establishments that use plastic sheets while making idlis. Statewide, authorities have checked 254 restaurants, issuing notices to 24 for non-compliance. This move follows a directive from the Commissionerate of Food Safety and Drug Administration, which ordered inspections of hotels, restaurants, and street vendors across
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Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard 0
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- February 14, 2025
Phthalates, a group of synthetic chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics, have become a growing concern in food safety. These endocrine-disrupting compounds can leach into food from packaging, processing equipment, and even contaminated water. Studies have linked phthalate exposure to various health risks, including hormonal imbalances, reproductive issues, and developmental disorders. Despite regulations
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Karnataka FDA Raises Concerns Over Plastic Use in Holige Preparation
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 8, 2025
Tightened Regulations on Plastic Sheets for Making Idlis in Karnataka
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- February 28, 2025
Phthalates in Food: A Hidden Health Hazard
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