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Tamil Nadu Cracks Down on Coloured Papads Over Excessive Artificial Colours 0

Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department (FSD) has ordered a ban on the sale of coloured papads, or appalams, that contain excessive or unauthorised artificial colouring agents. The department cited potential health risks, particularly for children. Papads are an integral part of Tamil Nadu’s food culture and commonly feature in meals at home

Crow Deaths Trigger Bird Flu Food Safety Alert in Tamil Nadu 0

Key Development Following reports of large-scale crow deaths, the Tamil Nadu government has placed the State on high alert and strengthened food safety and biosecurity measures to prevent a possible bird flu or avian influenza outbreak from spreading through poultry, wild birds, and the food chain. Enforcing Strict Biosecurity in Poultry Handling The Department of

Tamil Nadu Seeks FSS Act Amendments to Check Adulteration in Palm Jaggery 0

Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006, to curb the adulteration of traditional palm-based sweeteners such as karupatti (palm jaggery) and karkandu (palm sugar candy). The move stems from concerns that current food safety norms do not adequately distinguish

TN Food Safety Dept to Test Eggs from 300 Poultry Farms in Namakkal 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 23, 2025
Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department (TNFSDAD) will collect egg samples from 300 poultry farms in Namakkal district following allegations that eggs sold by a company contained cancer-causing chemicals. Decision Taken After Consultative Meeting Officials decided during a consultative meeting held on Wednesday between TNFSDAD officials and representatives of the Poultry Farmers Association.
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Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi Issues Diwali Advisory 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 14, 2025
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
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From Waste to Fuel: FSSAI’s RUCO Drive Gains Momentum in Tamil Nadu 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 13, 2025
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
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