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Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi Issues Diwali Advisory 0

Key Update Ahead of Diwali, the Food Safety Department in Kallakurichi in Tamil Nadu has warned sweet and savoury manufacturers that authorities will take strict action if they compromise public health. Vendors planning temporary stalls for the festival have been instructed to register their businesses through FSSAI’s portal at https://foscos.fssai.gov.in. Buy Safely: Check Labels and

From Waste to Fuel: FSSAI’s RUCO Drive Gains Momentum in Tamil Nadu 0

Key Update As the festive season approaches, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively driving the Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) initiative, collecting used cooking oil from food businesses and converting it into biofuel, with participation increasing across Tamil Nadu, especially ahead of Deepavali. Tamil Nadu Start-Up Leads the Way In

55,050 kg Sesame Seeds Seized in Tamil Nadu Over Safety Lapse 0

Key Development Food Safety Officers in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, seized 55,050 kg of sesame seeds on Saturday after discovering that the transport trucks and supplier lacked the required food safety certification. They discovered during a routine inspection of trucks parked at Villipathiri. Unlicensed Transport and Supplier Lead to Seizure A team led by Virudhunagar Designated

Kerala Faces Cancer Risk from Toxic Pesticides in Imported Vegetables 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 7, 2025
Vegetables imported from other states, laced with toxic pesticide residues including carcinogens, threaten public health in Kerala. Health experts warn that eating such contaminated produce daily may fuel Kerala’s rising cancer rates and other chronic diseases. Tests show that many vegetables sold in local markets, supermarkets, and roadside stalls exceed safe pesticide limits, exposing consumers
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TN Unveils WhatsApp Helpline, Upgraded App to Boost Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 3, 2025
Overview To improve public access to food safety information, the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department launched two major digital initiatives on July 1, 2025. The department introduced a WhatsApp-based information service and rolled out an upgraded version of the TN Food Safety Consumer App. These efforts aim to boost transparency, streamline consumer engagement, and raise
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Virudhunagar Temple Feast Food Poisoning: 107 Hospitalised 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 18, 2025
Report A food poisoning incident at the Karuppannasamy temple in Kalvimadai village, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, left 107 devotees hospitalised after they ate food served as part of an ‘anna dhana’ (charity meal) during the temple’s ‘Kumbabhishekam’ festival, which began on June 6. Shortly after the meal, many devotees experienced stomach pain, vomiting, and, in
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