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Gap in governing laws on GM foods in India

Gap in governing laws on GM foods in India

The latest study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) claims that 32 percent of food products in the National Capital Region (NCR)- as well as in Gujarat and Punjab are tested positive for genetically

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Meat procurement industry in India- Trends & Challenges

Meat procurement industry in India- Trends & Challenges

India consumes close to $30 billion worth of meat annually, while a research shows that there will be around 80% growth in meat demand by 2022. Unfortunately, 90% of this demand is being handled by

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Health Crisis: Woes of the Developing India

Health Crisis: Woes of the Developing India

With fast-track modernisation and rapid infrastructural developments going hand in hand with substantial economic advancement, India surely has walked considerable miles in the social and healthcare sector with life expectancy going up by nearly a decade

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Some Sunshine in a Day, Keeps the Pains Away

Some Sunshine in a Day, Keeps the Pains Away

Ever wondered why everybody seems to be complaining of chronic back aches lately, and that lethargy which stays around us all day long! Regular workouts and a healthy diet are top on the “MUST DO“

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FPI needs attention to reach new level

FPI needs attention to reach new level

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headed by Narendera Modi formed the government at the centre on May 27 four years ago. The BJP has held that ’universal food security’ is integral to national security. In

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Ayurveda and Yoga: Twin Paths to One Goal

Ayurveda and Yoga: Twin Paths to One Goal

‘Yoga’ is a Sanskrit word that means ‘to join’ or ‘to link’ or ‘to combine.’ Although, the word can be used in various connotations, its fundamental meaning is to join or link the soul to

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Develop a SOP to ensure safe and quality food

Develop a SOP to ensure safe and quality food

Recently, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had ordered third party audit of few central government educational institutions. Majority of such units run in the name of hostel mess, canteen and cafeterias either

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New labeling rules could agitate businesses

New labeling rules could agitate businesses

The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 which govern the pre-packed commodities, were amended vide Notification Number G.S.R. 629 (E) dated 23rd June 2017 and the said amendments have become effective from 01.01.2018. In the

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Five natural ways to manage Hypertension with Ayurveda

Five natural ways to manage Hypertension with Ayurveda

Diseases are broadly of two types, infectious diseases and preventable diseases. Infectious disease happen because of germs, and there is usually an external pathogen. Preventable diseases do not happen because of external causes, but because

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Excess ash content in noodle – what does it mean?

Excess ash content in noodle – what does it mean?

A few months ago, Noodle industry was facing disputes with Food safety authorities on matter of excess ash content in their food product. It has been reported in news that one of the adjudicating officers