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What’s Fueling the Growth of Non-Alcoholic Wines in 2025?
As consumer preferences shift, a growing segment of adults are choosing to reduce or eliminate…
Supreme Court Directs Mandatory Front-of-Pack Labeling on Packaged Foods: For Consumer Health and Industry Practices
In a landmark move, India’s Supreme Court (SC) has mandated that all packaged food companies…
Beyond Compliance: Why Food Safety Needs Competence, Not Just Regulation
A recent article in Food Safety Magazine highlights a critical issue in the food industry—compliance…
Major Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Alfalfa Sprouts Sicken Hundreds in Norway
Norway has had its biggest foodborne outbreak in nearly half a century, with 230 reported…
US FDA Announces Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations
On December 30th, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set January 1, 2028,…
FSSAI Takes Action: Food Businesses Must Report Expired Food Items
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new directive requiring…
EU foodborne illness report shows alarming trends, with fatalities at a decade-high
The latest EU One Health Zoonoses Report reveals a concerning rise in foodborne illness cases,…
FSSAI mandates online platforms to deliver food items with at least 45 days of shelf life
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated that online food delivery…
Significant Quality Concerns in India’s Spice Market: 12% of Samples Fail Safety Standards
The Reuters reports that almost 12% of spice samples tested in India do not meet…
Food Prices Soar: veg thali up 11%, non-veg thali rises 6% in July, says CRISIL
In July, the cost of a vegetable thali surged by 11%, while a non-vegetable thali…
The Madras High Court has stayed the suspension of a KFC outlet’s license
The Madras High Court has issued an interim stay on the suspension of a KFC…
Dr. Lalitha Explains Everything About Ethylene oxide
In a recently published article, Dr. Laitha Gowda, our mentor & former Chief-scientist at CSIR-CFTRI,…