Rhodamine B Archives

Artificial Food Colours Continue to Slip into Bengaluru Street Food 0

Key Update Despite Karnataka’s ban on several artificial food colours, many street food vendors in Bengaluru continue to use them in kebabs, tandoori dishes, sweets, and other popular foods. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken action against the use of artificial colours in recent years. In 2024, authorities banned Rhodamine

How Easy Is It to Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes in India?0

Key Update Bright colours are deeply woven into India’s food culture—from sweets and bakery items to beverages and street foods. However, many of these colours come from artificial food dyes, which have long raised food safety and health concerns. While India regulates the use of synthetic colours, enforcement gaps and misuse remain common. With global

A.P. Cracks Down on Cotton Candy Sales 0

Key Update The Andhra Pradesh Food Safety Department has stepped up checks on cotton candy sold at public events after finding continued use of banned colouring agents such as Rhodamine B. Vendors continue to sell cotton candy at busy locations in Vijayawada, including the recent Vijayawada Book Festival, despite the prohibition. Earlier Enforcement Delays Slowed

Bengaluru Scientists Turn Coffee-Stain Effect Into Powerful Food Safety Tool 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 31, 2025
Key Update Indian researchers achieved a breakthrough in food safety by using the coffee-stain effect to detect toxic dyes and contaminants at trillionth levels. The Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), turned this simple phenomenon into a low-cost, highly sensitive method for testing food and water safety,
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Kerala Spiced with Poison?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 18, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Commissionerate in Kerala detected dangerous levels of chemicals in food samples collected between April 2024 and March 2025. Tests revealed artificial food colours, pesticides, preservatives, and contaminants. Some foods contained pesticide residues more than 3500% above the permitted limit, raising serious health concerns. Industrial Dyes and Carcinogens Found in Common
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Artificial Food Dyes Still in Use Despite Karnataka’s Ban 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 11, 2025
Report In March 2024, the Karnataka government imposed a ban on harmful artificial dyes in foods like manchurian, kebabs, and cotton candy to protect public health. However, a recent reality check reveals that brightly coloured food items are still widely available, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the ban. FDA Findings Reveal Unsafe Food In
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