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‘No Palm Oil’ Labels Mislead, Not Inform, Says IFBA 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 10, 2025
Palm Oil Isn’t the Enemy, Marketing Is The Indian Food and Beverage Association (IFBA) has strongly criticised the growing trend of ‘No Palm Oil’ labels on consumer products, calling them a marketing gimmick that misleads consumers. The association asserted that companies use these labels to exploit public fears about health, despite palm oil’s long-standing and
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Hormone-Injected Fish Spark Food Safety Outrage After Viral Video 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 9, 2025
Report A viral video circulating on social media has exposed a disturbing trend in fish farming: the illegal use of hormones to accelerate fish growth. The footage allegedly shows a local fish farmer injecting fish with 17α-methyltestosterone, a banned hormone known for artificially increasing fish size and weight. While the practice boosts profits by making
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Nandurbar Oil Scare: Factory Sealed, FDA Staff Suspended 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 9, 2025
Overview Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uncovered substandard and unsafe edible oil during routine checks in Nandurbar district. Officials tested 12 samples of soybean and groundnut oil and found five unfit for consumption. Acting quickly, the state sealed the manufacturing unit in Akkalkuwa responsible for the adulterated products. State Suspends FDA Officials for Negligence
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Tinsukia Fish Market Gets Clean Chit: No Formalin Found in Surprise Test 0

Overview The Food Safety Department and the Fisheries Department joined forces on Tuesday to conduct a surprise formalin testing drive at the wholesale fish market in Tinsukia town, in Assam. Through this initiative, authorities aimed to protect public health and eliminate harmful adulterants from the food supply chain — a key focus of Assam’s ongoing

Canteen Check: Indore Schools Get 15 Days to Fix Food Lapses 0

Report In a proactive effort to uphold food safety in educational institutions in Indore in Madhya Pradesh, the District Food Safety Department conducted surprise inspections at several school canteens across Indore on Monday. Acting on the directives of Collector Asheesh Singh and under the supervision of Additional Collector Gaurav Bainal, officials focused on evaluating hygiene,

Passenger Finds Dead Lizard in Meal on Vande Bharat Express 0

Report A passenger on the Thiruvananthapuram–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express found a dead lizard in his meal while travelling in Coach C-5, Seat No. 75. He discovered the lizard in a curry dish served on board and immediately raised an alarm. Fellow passengers said the catering team served the food while the train was passing through