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India needs to shift towards sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable alternatives: Minister
New Delhi, April 17: India needs to shift towards sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable alternatives, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav.
SC sets deadline for Centre to mandate warning labels on packaged food
New Delhi, April 9: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set a three-month deadline for the Central government to come up with fresh amendments in India's food safety regulations to ensure that warning labels are attached to food wrappers.
Beware before buying packaged water bottles: K'taka Health Minister
Bengaluru, April 8: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has raised concerns over the availability of unsafe packaged mineral water bottles in the state and urged people to be cautious while purchasing them.
Pralhad Joshi writes to JP Nadda to act against erring establishments, ensure safety standards for food
New Delhi, April 4: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday wrote to his cabinet colleague JP Nadda, urging immediate action against erring establishments to protect public health and ensure consumer trust.
65 school students fall ill in Chhattisgarh after eating mid-day meal containing dead lizard
Raipur, April 4: In a shocking incident in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district, as many as 65 children fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal that contained a dead lizard.
Naveen Jindal urges govt to establish food testing lab in Kurukshetra
New Delhi, April 3: BJP leader and Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal has called upon the central government to establish a Food Testing Laboratory in Kurukshetra under the "One District, One Lab" initiative.
Uttarakhand government issues guidelines on sale of buckwheat flour
Dehradun, April 3: The Uttarakhand government issued strict guidelines regarding the sale of buckwheat flour, which is prominently used in fasting during Navratri.
Bangladesh: Over 100 hospitalised after eating contaminated street food
Dhaka, April 2: Over 100 people, including children, in Bangladesh fell severely ill after eating contaminated street food at an Eid fair, raising concerns over the deteriorating food safety standards in the South Asian nation.
Over 100 people fall sick after consuming adulterated buckwheat flour in Dehradun; condition stable
Dehradun, April 1: 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.
Gujarat: AMC seizes 260 kg paneer in crackdown on food safety violations
Ahmedabad, March 26: Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has seized over 260 kg of paneer worth Rs 65,400 from multiple dairy units across the city in Gujarat.
Rwanda tackles malnutrition with food safety, quality improvement campaign
Kigali: , March 26 (IANS) Rwanda has launched an awareness campaign aimed at improving the quality of locally produced food products.
Maha govt to move amendment to take action against milk adulterators under MCOCA: Dy CM
Mumbai, March 25: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said that the state government will move an amendment to take action against milk adulterators under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
Gujarat MLA raises allegations against Health Dept in Assembly
Surat, March 25: BJP MLA Kumar Kanani, known for his bold statements, has once again stirred discussions, this time in the Gujarat Assembly. During the Question Hour, Kanani leveled serious allegations against the state's Health Department over the increasing cases of food adulteration.
100 new Food Testing Labs to be established with support from Ministry of Food Processing Industries: Ravneet Singh Bittu
Bathinda, March 22: In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday announced that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will financially support the establishment of 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across India in the financial year 2025-26.
Centre to establish 100 new food testing labs in FY26
New Delhi, March 22: In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, the government on Saturday announced to establish 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across the country in the financial year 2025-26.
FSSAI deployed 285 Food Safety on Wheels to check adulteration: Minister
New Delhi, March 21: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has deployed 285 Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) to check adulteration in food items in 35 states and Union Territories, the Parliament was told on Friday.
Uttarakhand intensifies food safety measures on Char Dham Yatra routes
Dehradun, March 20: 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, said R Rajesh Kumar, Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, on Thursday.
Rajasthan ranks 1st in the country in taking action against food adulteration: Minister
Jaipur, March 20: Rajasthan Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar on Thursday said that his state ranks first in the country in taking action against food adulteration.
B'desh sees rise in low-quality products due to Yunus-led govt negligence: Report
Dhaka, March 15: The rise of substandard products in Bangladesh has become a serious concern for people, particularly in Dhaka.
Food wastage: India fares better than global annual average of 79 per kg per capita
New Delhi, March 13: As per United Nations Environment Programme Food Waste Index Report 2024, the estimated food wastage in India in 2022 is 55 kg/capita/year which is significantly lower than the global average of 79 kg/capita/year, shows official data.
FSSAI directs states to step up food safety checks on dairy analogues
New Delhi, March 11: 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, keeping in view the ongoing festive season.
FSSAI asks Karnataka to submit report on use of plastic sheets for steaming idli in restaurants
New Delhi, March 2: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked Karnataka to submit a report on the practice of some of the food joints using plastic sheets while preparing idli, officials said on Saturday.
Strict action against violators: Karnataka bans use of plastic in making idli in restaurants
Kalaburagi, March 1: The Karnataka government has banned the use of plastic in preparing idlis across all hotels in the state after the Health Minister flagged the presence of "toxic chemicals."
Bihar: 60 students fall ill after consuming mid-day meal in Nalanda
Patna, Feb 28: At least 60 students of Shri Chandpur Primary School in Harnaut block fell ill on Friday after consuming a mid-day meal.
Use of plastic in Idli is prohibited: Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Bengaluru, Karnataka, February 27: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Thursday that action has been taken against 54 people across the state for using plastic in the making of Idli. He warned that the use of plastic in the making of the popular dish is prohibited.
US Listeria outbreak leads to at least 12 deaths
Los Angeles, Feb 25: At least twelve deaths have been reported in the United States amid a multi-state outbreak of Listeria infections linked to supplemental shakes, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.
South African government cracks down on illegal food businesses amid concerns of foreign 'fronting'
Johannesburg, Feb 14: With just two weeks left for food-handling businesses to register in an effort to curb food-borne illnesses, the South African government has tightened enforcement to root out illegal operations, raising concerns about "fronting" practices by undocumented foreigners, allegedly aided by local citizens.
Health Ministry urges stricter monitoring of pesticide residues in food
New Delhi, Feb 13: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav on Thursday called for a nationwide strategy for stricter monitoring of pesticide residues in food.
Tamil Nadu: Nine people fell ill after consuming grilled chicken in Madurai
Madurai, February 6: Nine people reportedly fell ill after consuming grilled chicken at a restaurant at Chinnakadai Street, Sholavandan in Madurai.
Gujarat: Food safety raid uncovers 1,500 kg of adulterated paneer in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Feb 4: Ahmedabad's Food Safety authorities have launched a crackdown on adulterated dairy products, seizing approximately 1,500 kg of contaminated paneer and raw materials used for its production from a local establishment.
Weather change linked to heightened risk of Salmonella outbreaks: Study
England, January 29: According to new research from the University of Surrey, climate change has an impact on Salmonella spread. This study builds on prior work by the researchers, which discovered that weather change is contributing to the spread of deadly diarrhoeal illnesses.
FSSAI stresses upon increasing inspections of high-risk food establishments
New Delhi, January 22: G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of FSSAI on Wednesday stressed upon increasing the inspections of high-risk food establishments and periodical review of food testing laboratories in Tamil Nadu in a meeting with Lalvena, IAS, Principal Secretary and Food Safety Commissioner, Tamil Nadu, as per a release.
Mahakumbh 2025: FSSAI enforces strict measures to ensure safe food for devotees
New Delhi, Jan 19: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has enforced robust measures on a large scale to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food for millions of devotees, at the Maha Kumbh 2025 underway in Prayagraj, according to a statement issued by the Health Ministry on Sunday.
Vijayawada railway station bags five-star 'Eat Right Station' certification
Vijayawada, January 17: In yet another milestone by the Division, Vijayawada Railway Station bagged the prestigious Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)' 'Eat Right Station' Certification for implementing the best hygienic and safe food practices in service to esteemed passengers.
Prayagraj district holds walkathon to promote 'eat right' concept ahead of Mahakumbh 2025
Prayagraj, January 4: A walkathon was held in Prayagraj district to promote food safety standards ahead of the Mahakumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh.