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World Kindness Day 2024: This Little Act Of Kindness Can Help You Save Hundreds Of Stray Dogs And Cats
Learn how a small act of kindness can save the lives of stray dogs and cats. Discover simple ways to protect stray animals this World Kindness Day 2024.
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Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
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Momos Outlet In Hyderabad Raided By Officials After Complaints Of Serious Health Issues
The food safety officials have also revealed that a criminal case will be filed against the vendor under the provisions of the FSS Act, 2006.
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"Empower Consumers On Food Safety Issues": Health Minister Advises Food Authority
Mr. Nadda mentioned that it is important for the food authority to understand the food habit of each region of India and frame the policies accordingly.
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Patanjali's "Soan Papdi" Fails Food Quality Test, 3 Sent To Jail
A court here has sentenced three people to six months' imprisonment for violating food safety standards in making Patanjali Elaichi "soan papadi".
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Our Culture To Ensure Nobody Goes To Sleep Empty Stomach: Supreme Court
It is our culture to ensure nobody goes to sleep empty stomach, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday and asked the central government to see to it that foodgrains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) reach the last man.
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Chennai Woman Claims Worm Found In Restaurant Food, Files Complaint
A woman has claimed that she found maggots in the food she ordered at a popular eatery in Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Offenders Can Be Prosecuted Under Two Different Laws, Says Supreme Court
A person can be prosecuted for an act or omission constituting an offence under two different laws but cannot be sentenced twice for the same offence, the Supreme Court has said.
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FSSAI, IGNOU Sign MoU For Capacity Building Activities In Food Safety
IGNOU would act as an important Training Partner in capacity building activities of the FSSAI.
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Food Contamination a Key Focus in UN's Session on Food Standards
The Food Standards Corporation of the United Nations recently held a session to enforce certain measures to ensure safety standards with respect to food.
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FSSAI Reviewing Rules For Food Biz For Effective Compliance
The FSSAI is conducting a pilot programme in Goa for training of about 1,000 food safety supervisors and plans to roll out across the country in next few months.
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Life Term For Milk Adulteration With Chemicals, Supreme Court Tells Government
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the central government to consider to suitably amending the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Indian Penal Code to incorporate penal provisions making adulteration of milk with chemicals - adversely affecting the health of the people - punishable with life imprisonment.
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Consider Life Term For Milk Adulteration, Supreme Court Tells Government
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the central government to consider to suitably amending the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Indian Penal Code to incorporate penal provisions making adulteration of milk with chemicals - adversely affecting the health of the people - punishable with life imprisonment.
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Milk Adulteration: Supreme Court Voices Concern, Asks Centre To Change Laws
Expressing serious concern over adulteration of milk and dairy products, the Supreme Court today said "stringent measures", including amending the Food Safety and Standards Act and making it a penal offence, are needed to "combat" the menace.
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World Kindness Day 2024: This Little Act Of Kindness Can Help You Save Hundreds Of Stray Dogs And Cats
Learn how a small act of kindness can save the lives of stray dogs and cats. Discover simple ways to protect stray animals this World Kindness Day 2024.
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Are Synthetic Food Dyes Harmful to Children? Here’s What the Science Says
This article explores the implications of synthetic food dyes on health, particularly in children. Following the recent California School Food Safety Act, which bans specific dyes in public schools, the FDA's stance on these additives contrasts sharply. While some studies suggest a link between synthetic dyes and behavioural issues, the FDA continu...
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Momos Outlet In Hyderabad Raided By Officials After Complaints Of Serious Health Issues
The food safety officials have also revealed that a criminal case will be filed against the vendor under the provisions of the FSS Act, 2006.
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"Empower Consumers On Food Safety Issues": Health Minister Advises Food Authority
Mr. Nadda mentioned that it is important for the food authority to understand the food habit of each region of India and frame the policies accordingly.
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Patanjali's "Soan Papdi" Fails Food Quality Test, 3 Sent To Jail
A court here has sentenced three people to six months' imprisonment for violating food safety standards in making Patanjali Elaichi "soan papadi".
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Our Culture To Ensure Nobody Goes To Sleep Empty Stomach: Supreme Court
It is our culture to ensure nobody goes to sleep empty stomach, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday and asked the central government to see to it that foodgrains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) reach the last man.
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Chennai Woman Claims Worm Found In Restaurant Food, Files Complaint
A woman has claimed that she found maggots in the food she ordered at a popular eatery in Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai.
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Government Instructs E-Commerce Platforms to Sell Ayurveda Drugs Only With Valid Prescription
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory to e-commerce platforms warning that Ayurveda, Siddha or Unani drugs should not be sold online through their platforms without a valid prescription. Consuming such drugs without medical supervision can lead to severe health complications, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food ...
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Offenders Can Be Prosecuted Under Two Different Laws, Says Supreme Court
A person can be prosecuted for an act or omission constituting an offence under two different laws but cannot be sentenced twice for the same offence, the Supreme Court has said.
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FSSAI, IGNOU Sign MoU For Capacity Building Activities In Food Safety
IGNOU would act as an important Training Partner in capacity building activities of the FSSAI.
-
Food Contamination a Key Focus in UN's Session on Food Standards
The Food Standards Corporation of the United Nations recently held a session to enforce certain measures to ensure safety standards with respect to food.
-
FSSAI Reviewing Rules For Food Biz For Effective Compliance
The FSSAI is conducting a pilot programme in Goa for training of about 1,000 food safety supervisors and plans to roll out across the country in next few months.
-
Life Term For Milk Adulteration With Chemicals, Supreme Court Tells Government
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the central government to consider to suitably amending the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Indian Penal Code to incorporate penal provisions making adulteration of milk with chemicals - adversely affecting the health of the people - punishable with life imprisonment.
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Consider Life Term For Milk Adulteration, Supreme Court Tells Government
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the central government to consider to suitably amending the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Indian Penal Code to incorporate penal provisions making adulteration of milk with chemicals - adversely affecting the health of the people - punishable with life imprisonment.
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Milk Adulteration: Supreme Court Voices Concern, Asks Centre To Change Laws
Expressing serious concern over adulteration of milk and dairy products, the Supreme Court today said "stringent measures", including amending the Food Safety and Standards Act and making it a penal offence, are needed to "combat" the menace.
