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Poor-quality eggs sold online? FSSAI seeks explanation from Blinkit amid customer complaints; know safe storage tips and health benefits of consuming eggs

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has summoned quick-commerce platform Blinkit to explain consumer complaints regarding the sale of poor-quality eggs. Reports indicate issues like foul smells and rubbery textures, prompting FSSAI to hold e-commerce platforms accountable for product quality. The regulator also outlined guidelines for proper egg storage to maintain freshness.

The Economic Times

Raw Diet vs Kibble: What’s Healthier for Your Dog?

Pet parents in India, from Bhopal apartments to bustling Delhi homes, face a tough choice: raw diets mimicking wolves' meals or trusty kibble bags. Raw enthusiasts tout shinier coats and energy boosts, while kibble fans praise ease amid busy lives. Recent studies, like one from the University of Helsinki, reveal…

Times Pets

Why packaged foods continue to make a killing

Ruhi Shelke, a working professional in her early 20s, likes the banana chips from her favourite local chain, Hot Chips. “They make it hot and fresh right in front of my eyes,” she says. The outlet claims to be using sunflower oil, but the clear plastic packaging does not specify…

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FSSAI issues new rules for food packaging to prevent misleading of consumers

In a bid to make the nutrition profiles of food items, which are sold in market, to be more visible to consumers, the Union Health and Family Welfare ministry has said in a press release that such information must be in bold letters and a relatively increased font size.

The Times of India

How to identify fake cooking oil? (FSSAI recommended tips)

Nearly 18,000 litres of fake cooking oil was seized by the medical department in Ajmer, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has tweeted. "About 18 thousand liters of misbranded edible oil was seized on Thursday #Ajmer by the medical department in a campaign against #मिलावट . Here,…

The Times of India

Assam Food Safety Department cracks down on Carbide-laden fruits

Continuing its drive against carbide-laden fruits the Food Safety Department of Assam conducted a drive at Fancy Bazar area in Guwahati and seized a large quantity of mangoes containing carbide. Read further on Dynamite News:

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing | FLiRT variants identified in Kolkata, Harvard study finds when to take aspirin during heart attack, simple tests to check purity of milk, FAQs on heat stroke answered, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to undergo wrist surgery, and more

After Maharashtra, FLiRT variants identified in Kolkata: COVID symptoms to pay attention to

The Times of India

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Cow urine, claimed to be licensed by FSSAI, goes viral over social media: Here's what health ministry says

In response to viral reports claiming the marketing of FSSAI licensed bottled cow urine, the Union Health Ministry has released a statement.

The Times of India

FSSAI asks fruit traders, food biz not to use banned product 'calcium carbide' for fruit ripening

Food regulator FSSAI has asked traders and food business operators not to use the banned product ‘calcium carbide’ for ripening of fruits.

The Hindu

SC notice to Centre on plea alleging overuse of pesticides on crops and food items

The Supreme Court sought response from the Centre and others on a plea claiming overuse of pesticides and other chemicals on crops and food items is resulting in deaths.

The Hindu

Tea body fears 50% crop loss ahead

Tea production in Assam and West Bengal may drop by 50% due to lack of rainfall, impacting industry and prices.

The Hindu

Video of a man cooking paratha in diesel goes viral; netizens tag FSSAI

Paratha, commonly consumed in India, has innumerable variations. Mostly stuffed with mashed vegetables, boiled potatoes, finely grated paneer or even with non vegetarian food like minced chicken, egg and mutton, paratha is a staple diet in many households in India. Indians have experimented a lot with paratha.

The Times of India

India adopts stringent norms for maximum pesticide residues limit in food items: Government

India's strict pesticide residue norms for food items clarified by government amid international spice recall concerns.

The Hindu

Experts, industry insiders welcome Spices Board, FSSAI’s measures to check quality of food products

FSSAI and Spices Board of India introduce measures to enhance food quality control, addressing regulatory implementation challenges in India.

The Hindu

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The Hindu

Why MDH, Everest spices are under international scrutiny | Explained

Indian spice export industry faces crisis over ethylene oxide contamination, sparking international investigations and calls for stricter regulations.

The Hindu

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The Hindu

A.P. Food Safety Department receives ₹80 crore funds for setting up food labs, says official

VIJAYAWADA Food Safety Department partners with FSSAI to establish labs, improve food safety with ₹80 crore funds.

The Hindu

Toss out the junk food, bring back the healthy food plate

It should come as no surprise that India is experiencing an explosion of lifestyle diseases, with unhealthy diets being one of the single largest contributing factors

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Government directs e-commerce firms to remove Bournvita, other drinks from ‘health drinks’ category

Government orders e-commerce companies to remove Bournvita and other drinks from health drinks category due to FSSAI regulations.

The Times of India

Ministry directs removal of ‘Bournvita’ from health drink category

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a directive to e-commerce platforms to remove drinks such as Bournvita from the category of "health drink." This is a significant action focused on protecting consumers, especially youngsters. This ruling is in response to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights…

The Hindu

E-commerce sites told to classify food items correctly

FSSAI directs e-commerce FBOs to categorize food products correctly, clarifying misclassification of health and energy drinks.

The Hindu

100 jails certified as Eat Right Campuses as part of FSSAI’s nationwide campaign for safe, healthy and sustainable food

FSSAI certifies over 100 prisons as 'Eat Right Campuses' in New Delhi, promoting clean, nutritious food access.

The Hindu

Centre tells NGT no need to bring slaughterhouses under EIA

Centre tells NGT no need to bring slaughterhouses under EIA, 2006 as existing guidelines are sufficient for regulation.

The Hindu

Can resveratrol-copper be used to prevent metastasis without trials?

TMC researchers find resveratrol-copper combo reduces chemotherapy toxicity, may prevent cancer metastasis, and offer multiple health benefits.

The Times of India

Tata Institute claims its Rs 100 tablet can prevent cancer recurrence

In what can be said as a breakthrough in cancer research and treatment, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) has found an affordable way to stop recurrence of cancer. Currently, lakhs and crores are spent on cancer treatment and TMC doctors have found that a tablet to treat cancer can be available…

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