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Ban imposes because small food operators don’t follow the rules: Mahesh Zagade

Ban imposes because small food operators don’t follow the rules: Mahesh Zagade

The two food items Gobi Manchurian and the colourful Cotton Candy have sent alarm bells ringing across health ministries in the country as laboratory tests have shown cancer-causing additives Rhodamine-B and Tartrazine were being used

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India and Bhutan to sign agreement in area of food safety

India and Bhutan to sign agreement in area of food safety

This will promote ease of doing business and will reduce compliance costs on both sides The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing of an Agreement between the Bhutan Food and

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Karnataka bans use of artificial food colours in cotton candy and gobi manchurian

Karnataka bans use of artificial food colours in cotton candy and gobi manchurian

Dinesh Gundu Rao, Health Minister has announced that flouting this ban would result in a jail term of up to seven years and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh The southern Indian state

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Zero food children in India report malicious attempts to fake news: Govt

Zero food children in India report malicious attempts to fake news: Govt

The study has not referred to publicly available data of more than 8 crore children measured on the Roshan tracker through the 13.9 lahks Anganwadi centres across the country The Ministry of Women and Child

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India plant-based foods show sparks sustainability revolution

India plant-based foods show sparks sustainability revolution

The show served as a visionary platform for industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the world, over 40 startups globally and presentations from more than 35 distinguished speakers The highly anticipated India Plant-Based Foods Show 2024,

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Govt organises Poshan Utsav

Govt organises Poshan Utsav

The event featured the release of 'Poshan Utsav Book' and announced the launch of the Cartoon Coalition The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Poshan Utsav at The Oberoi on 29th February 2024.

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150 railway stations across country achieve ‘Eat Right Station’ certification

150 railway stations across country achieve ‘Eat Right Station’ certification

6 Prominent Metro Stations also accredited as Eat Right Stations Millions of Indians travel through railway stations every day. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s Eat Right Station initiative is making significant

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Tripura reigns supreme in India’s fish consumption league, study shows

Tripura reigns supreme in India’s fish consumption league, study shows

Tripura, has the highest proportion of fish consumers at 99.35 per cent and Haryana, has the lowest proportion of fish consumers at 20.55 per cent An eye-opening study that's set to shake up dinner tables

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Centre meets state food secretaries to discuss procurement during rabi season

Centre meets state food secretaries to discuss procurement during rabi season

Estimates for wheat procurement during RMS 2024-25 are about 300-320 LMT and for paddy procurement in KMS 2023-24  The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government

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NITI Aayog reveals Indian households prioritise clothing over food

NITI Aayog reveals Indian households prioritise clothing over food

The significance of consumer expenditure surveys in assessing the country’s poverty levels and the effectiveness of poverty alleviation measures In a recent revelation, a survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) has shed light on