 "Why FSSAI has put packaged drinking water in high-risk category – Firstpost")
India’s apex food safety regulator, FSSAI, has declared packaged drinking and mineral water a ‘high-risk’ food item. This move aims to enforce stricter quality control for its manufacturers who will have to pass annual inspections and audits before their licences are granted read more What if the water you sip from a sleek, sealed bottle … Read more
 "How safe is your pani puri? What are its links to cancer? – Firstpost")
In India, people’s love for the minty and tangy flavour of golgappa or pani puri is infinite. However, Karnataka is looking into the popular street food because it is concerned about the presence of cancer-causing substances in it. This comes after the state health ministry banned the use of several cancer-causing agents in food items, … Read more
The story so far: A crisis of confidence assails the Indian spice export industry. At least five countries — including Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S. — have announced an investigation into possible contamination of spice mixes sold by top Indian brands, MDH and Everest. The complaints cite the presence of ethylene oxide, a toxic … Read more
