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Food Safety Department Steps Up Inspections Ahead of Summer in Coimbatore 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 22, 2025
Report As summer approaches, locally-made soft drinks flood the market. In response, the food safety department in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has announced plans to conduct regular inspections. These inspections will focus on monitoring the sale of unapproved soft drinks, pathaneer (palm neera), and fruit beverages. The department seeks to ensure consumer safety and raise awareness
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Renowned Surgeon Warns of Health Risks from 10-Minute Food Delivery Services 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 3, 2025
Overview Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manan Vora has raised concerns about the health risks associated with the rapid 10-minute food delivery services offered by platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto. He warns that these ultra-fast meals, often ultra-processed, can increase health risks, including a 12% rise in cancer risk and a 10% increase in heart-related
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Maximizing Food Safety and Reducing Waste: Understanding Shelf Life 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- January 2, 2025
The shelf life of food is more than just an expiration date – it’s a key factor in ensuring safety, and quality, and reducing waste. Perishable items, affected by moisture, temperature, and packaging, have limited lifespans. As food ages, it loses taste, texture, and nutrients, and can even become unsafe to eat, leading to waste
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Chemical Hazards in Food: Ensuring Safety in Every Bite 0

Chemical hazards in food present significant risks to public health, ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening diseases. These hazards can appear at any stage of the food production process, from farming to packaging and storage. Examples include naturally occurring toxins such as aflatoxins, residues of pesticides and fertilizers, and industrial pollutants like heavy metals and

The Power of Food Additives: How They Transform Your Meals 0

Food additives are the secret ingredients behind your favourite snacks, drinks, and packaged foods. These powerful substances are added with purpose—whether to extend shelf life, boost flavour, or perfect texture and colour. While many additives are modern-day innovations designed for mass production, some have stood the test of time. From ancient salt-curing techniques to today’s

OPSON XIII: Europol’s Massive Crackdown on Food Fraud Across Europe 0

Report In a coordinated operation across 29 European countries, Europol, along with food regulatory agencies and local authorities, recently seized over 22,000 tonnes of fraudulent food and 850,000 litres of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. This extensive initiative, known as OPSON XIII, marks Europol’s most recent attempt to dismantle organized crime rings involved in food fraud—a growing