On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA bans serving food in newspapers, issues statewide food safety orderMaharashtra FDA has launched 'Safe Food, Healthy Maharashtra' banning food served on newspapers and enforcing strict hygiene. Hotels, resta...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
India spots an export champion in a sector tariffs failed to sinkIndia's seafood sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, transforming a 50% US tariff into a catalyst for growth. Through strategic m...
15 May, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to sourceIran war: Dubai's vibrant restaurant scene is feeling the pinch. Chefs are struggling to get key ingredients like avocados and tomatillos. ...
01 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
ORS sales melt in March after govt's stricter labelling normsIndia’s oral rehydration solution (ORS) market has declined after regulatory action restricted the labelling of sugary drinks as ORS, affec...
01 May, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Donald Trump thinks drinking soda kills cancer cells and Fanta isn't unhealthy? Dr Mehmet Oz shares podcast claims, diet habits during meetings, campaign travelDonald Trump thinks drinking soda kills cancer cells and Fanta isn't unhealthy? Comments shared by Dr Mehmet Oz on a podcast sparked debate...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.34 AM IST
Milk purity test: How to detect detergent-based synthetic milk in just 10 secondsConcerns over synthetic milk are growing. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, FSSAI, has provided a simple 10-second home tes...
29 Mar, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA launches crackdown on food adulteration ahead of festive seasonMaharashtra FDA launched a state-wide inspection drive against food adulteration during the festive season, collecting over 2,300 samples, ...
03 Oct, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
Food safety authority urges states to boost action against obesity and reduce oil consumption by 10%The FSSAI has urged States and UTs to intensify efforts in combating obesity and reducing oil consumption by 10%, emphasizing public awaren...
28 May, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
Campaign to curb adulteration in desi ghee, butter launched across UttarakhandOn the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Health Minister Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat, the Food Safety and Drug Controller Dep...
25 Sep, 2024, 09.01 AM IST
- Govt launches 'Swastha Bharat Yatra' campaign to create awareness about safe food
The FSSAI is leading this campaign to create consumer awareness about eating safe and nutritious food for becoming healthy.
16 Oct, 2018, 07.56 PM IST
Municipality launches food campaign to ensure food safety in KolkataThis awareness campaign is targeted to ensure food safety norms to be maintained by not just the street food vendors but also at the upmark...
24 Jun, 2016, 02.54 PM IST
100 food streets to be adopted during first phase of Surakshit Khadya AbhiyanThe campaign, planned by CII and its partners, including consumer organisation VOICE, and National Association of Street Vendors of India, ...
11 Oct, 2015, 12.19 PM IST
What defines junk food? Health ministry has no ideaThe health ministry has done quite a lot in framing reports and conducting studies but has never defined junk food in any way.
30 Jul, 2015, 03.11 PM IST
Cargill India, CII launch national campaign on safe foodCargill India and CII launched a nationwide campaign 'Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan' (safe food campaign) to create awareness about safe and hyg...
21 Jul, 2015, 08.49 PM IST
- China bans 17 harmful substances in food: govt
China has banned 17 substances, some commonly used as disinfectants or insecticides, as food additives as part of a four-month safety campa...
16 Dec, 2008, 11.36 AM IST