Introduction In response to multiple student complaints, the Noida district administration, in collaboration with the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDSA), launched a surprise inspection drive at hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations across Greater Noida. On June 17, two FDSA teams visited several facilities in the Knowledge Park and Golf Links areas. The inspections
READ MOREReport As the annual palkhi procession begins, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune, has launched an extensive food safety drive to monitor and regulate temporary food stalls and prasad distribution along the wari route. FDA officials aim to prevent foodborne illnesses, especially during the monsoon, when the risk of contamination increases. FDA has deployed
READ MOREIntroduction A recent study by France’s food safety agency, ANSES, found that beverages sold in glass bottles contain significantly more microplastics than those in plastic bottles or metal cans. The team analysed water, soda, beer, lemonade, iced tea, and wine sold in France. They discovered that glass bottles held an average of 100 microplastic particles
READ MOREReport On Tuesday, the Kerala High Court issued strict orders to ban the use and sale of single-use plastics across the state. The ban covers plastic food containers, plates, cups, straws, sachets, and bakery boxes, especially in hilly tourist areas with large crowds. However, the court allowed the use of soft drink bottles of 5
READ MOREReport A suspected case of food contamination at a private shelter home in Sundarapandiapuram near Tenkasi in Tamil Nadu has claimed four lives so far. On Friday, a 70-year-old resident, Dhanalakshmi, died at Tenkasi Government Hospital after failing to respond to treatment for severe digestive complications. Critical Patients Shifted for Advanced Care Health officials moved
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