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Chennai Study Warns RO System Alone May Not Ensure Safe Water 0

Significant Update Installing a reverse osmosis (RO) system at home does not automatically ensure safe drinking water, a recent Chennai study has found. While RO technology can remove microbes effectively under ideal conditions, researchers detected microbial contamination in several household RO units in Chennai, pointing to poor maintenance and delayed filter replacement as major concerns.

Indians Consume Only One-Tenth of Recommended Whole Grains: White Paper 0

Key Update Indians consume far less whole grain than recommended, according to a new white paper released in Mumbai. Titled Opportunities with Whole Grains to Support Metabolic Health among Indians: Evidence Mapping, the report was released by the Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India in collaboration with ITC Limited, the Institute for Global

Lawmakers Back Front-of-Pack Labelling 0

Key Update Lawmakers on Tuesday renewed calls for the long-pending implementation of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) on packaged food products, citing concerns that current nutrition labels are often difficult for average consumers to understand and fail to guide them toward healthier purchasing decisions. FOPL Seen as Key Tool Against Lifestyle Diseases Emphasising the role of clear

Kerala Health Department Order Restricts Media Sharing of Seized Food Items 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 24, 2025
Key Update The Kerala Health Department has issued an order stating that food items seized during inspections to ensure hygiene and quality in restaurants must not be publicly displayed. The order also instructs officials not to share information about seized substandard food with the media. Secrecy Concerns Inside the Department The directive, issued on October
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FSSAI Directs States to Fast-Track Consumer Complaints and Review Processes 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 17, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed state authorities to treat consumer complaints as a top priority and conduct fortnightly reviews to ensure timely resolution. FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani said, “Resolving complaints promptly will boost consumer confidence and public awareness about food safety.” Daily Enforcement Reporting and Accountability To
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Adulterated, Untouched: Telangana’s Food Safety Crackdown Stalls 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Overview Despite a sharp rise in food adulteration across Telangana—particularly in Hyderabad—enforcement efforts remain sluggish. Over the past four months, food safety officials carried out 5,088 inspections and flagged 381 eateries. Yet, more than 60% of these establishments escaped any penalty. Between 2020 and 2025, authorities tested 18,283 food samples across the state. Of those,
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