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FSSAI urges states to intensify inspections against illegal ripening agent
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the release, calcium carbide is strictly prohibited for the artificial ripening of fruits under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. The use of this substance poses serious health risks. It is known to cause mouth ulcers, gastr
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Fermenta Receives Letter Of Approval From GAIN, Reinforcing Its Global Com
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17: Fermenta Biotech Limited, a leading player in the field of nutritional ingredients and food fortification, is pleased to announce that it has received the Letter Of Approval (LOA) by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) as a supplier of dry
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UP CM Adityanath directs officials to address growing concerns over food s
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The meeting addressed growing concerns over food safety and adulteration in the state. CM Yogi emphasised that the health of the ordinary people is the top priority of the state government, and this responsibility should be fulfilled with complete transparency and commitment.
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SGT University Champions the Future of Food Science with National Summit o
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], May 13: SGT University's Faculty of Allied Health Sciences set a new benchmark in academic and industry collaboration by hosting the prestigious National Summit on "Food Innovations & Technology: Bridging Present Challenges and Future Opportunities". The event
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SC sets deadline for Centre to mandate warning labels on packaged food
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Noting that the Union government has decided to undertake necessary amendments in the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) labelling and display regulations, 2020, a bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan disposed of the public interest litigation (PIL) that had sought d
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Uttarakhand government issues guidelines on sale of buckwheat flour
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Uttarakhand government issued strict guidelines regarding the sale of buckwheat flour, which is prominently used in fasting during Navratri.
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Over 100 people fall sick after consuming adulterated buckwheat flour in D
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After 100 people were affected by food poisoning after consuming adulterated buckwheat flour, R Rajesh Kumar, Health Secretary on Monday said that the condition of all the patients is stable and most of the patients will be discharged from the hospital in the next 24 hours.
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Cargill Recognized for Outstanding Performance and Strong Commitment in Fo
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 24: Cargill, a global leader in food and agriculture, has been recognized for Outstanding Performance and Strong Commitment in Food Safety at the 15th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Food Safety Awards 2024. The awards, presented at a ceremony i
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100 new Food Testing Labs to be established with support from Ministry of
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ravneet Bittu, who inaugurated a world-class food testing laboratory at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, highlighted the critical role of food testing in ensuring food safety.
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Uttarakhand intensifies food safety measures on Char Dham Yatra routes
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Uttarakhand government has intensified its actions against food adulteration and launched a cleanliness campaign along the Char Dham Yatra routes to ensure clean, safe, and high-quality food for pilgrims and the general public.
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FSSAI directs states to step up food safety checks on dairy analogues
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to step up surveillance on Dairy Analogues throughout March, considering the festive season.
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Karnataka Govt plans to introduce tattoo parlour regulations, seeks Centre
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to Health Minister Rao, recent tests conducted by the Food Safety Department found 22 types of metals in tattoo ink samples, raising concerns about potential health risks, including skin diseases caused by microorganisms and heavy metals.
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