US rejects Indian shrimps due to antibiotic presence

Five per cent of the rejected import products were of shrimp entry lines refused due to the presence of banned antibiotics such as …

Rampant food adulteration in Mysore

"Governments should try for 100 per cent pure water"

HANS JEURING is the chairperson of Codex Committee on Pesticides Residue (CCPR). It is responsible for establishing maximum limits for pesticide …

Yummy but harmful

Indian markets are flooded with foods that contain colours beyond permissible limits

Honey trade just got stickier

US industry shows distrust in India, sets its own certificate to ensure source of honey

Deadline fails

Baked but no trans fats

Here's why home-cooked food is healthier

Look no further than the plate you are served in 

Doubts raised over food safety in India

CAG report reveals gaps in the working of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Should we ban celebrity endorsement of junk food?

The impact of such restrictions has been reported to be significant

For India, with fizz

JPC report sets serious reform agenda on food safety, water security and public health

Who has framed the Food Safety and Standards Bill, the government or the industry?

DNA tests for identifying beef: Should we shift our focus to meat safety instead?

Testing cooked meat may be challenging since heat degrades DNA

First food for fasting days

From makhanas to kuttu to singhara, here are ways to add taste and spice to food while fasting  

Uttar Pradesh implements BHOG project to ensure safety of prasad

The project involves training temple authorities, doing routine inspection of temple kitchens by the state FSDA and licensing of the product

It's trust vs certification

For farmers, trust sells more than organic licence

Sri Lanka regulates GM food import

Legally modified

Government plans for GM food labelling in India

Street food vendors threatened after court ruling

Chinese honey route

Thriving honey laundering traced to Asian giant

At least 12 million avoidable deaths linked to improper diets in 2018

Premature deaths attributed to inappropriate diet increased 15% in 2010-2018; premature deaths attributed to dietary risks increased 22%

Food fortification best way to counter vitamin D deficiency: Experts

At a recent conference, experts said most of India suffers from vitamin D deficiency as nobody lets sun fall on their skin

Lead in Maggi shows how dangerous Indian food standards are

There seems to be a problem with India’s Food safety and standards. This comes in the wake of Nestle admitting that the lead in Maggi …

Cola controversy lesson for media management

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