Total Dissolved Solids

Food Safety Tribunal Quashes ₹1 Lakh Penalty on Water Unit 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 13, 2026
The Food Safety Appellate Tribunal has quashed a ₹1 lakh penalty imposed on a Kollam-based packaged drinking water unit, ruling that the food safety department relied on standards that had not been formally notified as regulations when officials collected the samples. The tribunal also identified multiple procedural lapses during the investigation, including delays in laboratory
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Total Dissolved Solids: What They Mean for Safe Drinking Water 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- June 9, 2025
Water quality plays a crucial role in health and everyday life, and one key indicator of that quality is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). TDS refers to the concentration of dissolved substances in water, including minerals, salts, and metals. While some of these are essential for health, excessive levels can impact taste, safety, and overall usability.
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Coimbatore Authorities Mandate Higher Mineral Content in Bottled Water 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 7, 2025
Authorities Push for Healthier Bottled Water The Food Safety Department in Coimbatore has directed all packaged bottled water manufacturers to increase the mineral content in their products. Dr. T. Anuradha, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), led a sensitisation meeting on Friday, where she emphasised the need to
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