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Several tea brands tested, only 2 complying with package labelling standards: Consumer forum

January 16, 2026 11:16 pm

Among well-known green tea brands, “only Himalaya and Wagh Bakri clearly mention the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, in their ingredient lists."

FSSAI dismisses 'misleading' social media claims alleging link between eggs and cancer: 'Rely on verified scientific evidence'

December 23, 2025 12:00 pm

Recall that many social media posts claimed detection of nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) -- substances purportedly linked to cancer -- in eggs sold in India

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Claims linking eggs to cancer risk misleading, scientifically unsupported: FSSAI

December 21, 2025 12:00 am

The video had claimed the presence of a compound called AOZ — produced by the breakdown of a class of antibiotics called nitrofurans.

No ripening mangoes with calcium carbide: How FSSAI crackdown can keep your fruits safe

May 21, 2025 2:02 pm

The presence of chemicals in godowns or next to the fruits will be considered as circumstantial evidence under Food Safety Act

UPSC YearEnder 2024- 12 Issues in news in 2024

Deepfakes, India-Canada stand-off: Top 12 issues that made headlines in 2024

January 16, 2025 1:57 pm

As we have entered into 2025, let's recall issues that kept our current affairs notes dynamic in 2024.

Food safety regulator declares bottled water high-risk: What does that mean?

December 04, 2024 7:30 am

Inspection every year before licence is granted, says FSSAI.

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Orders for eateries to display owners' names: Understanding food safety laws in states

October 03, 2024 11:08 am

The UP government has issued directives requiring all eateries to display the names and addresses of their owners and employees. In July, SC stayed similar orders passed in UP and Uttarakhand. What are the requirements for selling food in India? What powers do states have to make laws in this regard?