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Chhattisgarh’s Water Crisis: Uranium Levels Surge Beyond Safe Limits 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 25, 2024
Report Tests in six districts of Chhattisgarh have reportedly revealed uranium levels in drinking water that are three to four times higher than the government’s limit of 30 micrograms per litre and the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) limit of 15 micrograms per litre. This raises concerns over the risk of kidney illnesses, respiratory problems, and
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WHO’s Draft Guidelines: Enhance Nutritional Labeling to Combat Obesity 0
- A to Z, Health & Wellness, News
- October 22, 2024
Introduction of Nutritional Labelling The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first draft guidelines recommending that packaged foods and drinks display clear nutritional information on the front. This initiative aims to help consumers make healthier choices without enforcing stricter warning labels. Processed foods high in salt, sugar, and fat contribute significantly to the global
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FSA to Evaluate Safety of Cell-Based Products 0
- General, News
- October 15, 2024
Introduction The The Food Standards Agency FSA and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have secured £1.6 million ($2.1 million) in funding to launch a program focused on cell-cultivated products. While “cell-based,” “cultivated,” and “cultured” are preferred terms, alternatives such as “in vitro,” “artificial,” “fake,” “clean,” and “lab-grown” are also in use. Cell-based products represent innovative food
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GMOs Unveiled: The Truth Behind Genetically Modified Foods 0

Genetically modifying food (GMO) may seem like a concept straight out of a science fiction movie, but many of the foods we eat—and even those consumed by animals—have altered DNA. Scientists often employ this process to protect crops during growth. However, the scope of genetic modification extends beyond fruits and vegetables. Despite ongoing safety concerns,