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Punjab Govt to Launch Statewide Campaign Against Food Adulteration 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 2, 2026
Key Update Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Friday announced that the state government will roll out a statewide awareness campaign to curb food adulteration. The initiative will start from Kotkapura in the Faridkot district. As part of the campaign, the government will conduct seminars and public programmes in schools to demonstrate quality
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Unlicensed Supermarkets, Sweet Shop Sealed in Sivakasi 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, News
- February 2, 2026
Key Update Food Safety Officers closed two supermarkets and a sweet shop in Sivakasi after finding that they were operating without the mandatory food safety licence. The action followed a surprise inspection led by Virudhunagar District Designated Food Safety Officer S. Mariappan. During checks at supermarkets on Chairman Shanmugam Road, officials seized 4 kg of
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Economic Survey 2025–26 Flags Obesity as Economic Risk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 2, 2026
Key Update The Economic Survey 2025–26 has, for the first time, categorised obesity and unhealthy diets as economic risks rather than only public health concerns. It warns that rising obesity levels could weaken productivity, increase healthcare expenditure and place long-term pressure on public finances. Ultra-processed foods are driving unhealthy diets A major factor behind the
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Kargil Food Safety Department Bans Nature’s Pride Lemon Squash 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department, Kargil (UT Ladakh), has prohibited the sale and distribution of Nature’s Pride Lemon Squash after laboratory tests declared the product unsafe for consumption. Food safety officials collected a sample of the product from a retail outlet in Shakar Chiktan, Kargil, and sent it to the National Food Laboratory, JNPA,

Sewage Contamination in Drinking Water Sparks Health Alert in Greater Noida 0

Key Development At least 30 residents of Sector Delta 1 in Greater Noida reported loose motions and stomach pain after drinking water suspected to be contaminated over three days. The incident has raised food safety concerns, as unsafe water directly affects cooking, drinking and kitchen hygiene, especially in homes with children. Health Officials Flag Possible

Is Aluminium Foil Safe for Food Storage?0

Overview Many households use aluminium foil or containers to wrap rotis, cover curries, or pack lunches. The practice feels convenient and has become a routine part of everyday cooking and storage. Aluminium foil may seem harmless, but safety depends on how it’s used. High heat and long storage periods can cause aluminium to migrate into