Adulteration

The Indian Council of Medical Research had mentioned in one of its earlier reports that detergents in milk caused food poisoning and gastrointestinal complications. It can also cause irreversible damage to the organs.

Reports related to milk adulteration false: Govt

In an official statement, the Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Ministry said the government is taking all possible steps to help supply of safe and good quality milk to the consumers.

FSSAI says 27,500 litres of loose cooking oils seized during campaign against adulteration

Small quantities were seized in Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh at 75 litres and 25 litres, respectively.

Delhi government carrying out drive against adulteration of edible oils

Each food safety officer (FSO) has been instructed to lift a minimum of two samples per district every day, and send them to the food lab for analysis.

Smuggled from India, polished in Bangladesh: why this cheap rice variety is causing a stir in Dhaka

Over-polished and nutrient-poor, Minikhet rice continues to command high prices across Bangladesh despite awareness efforts to highlight its origins and flaws.

Bee-keepers feel the sting of falling honey prices. Who’s to blame?

While it may be difficult to pinpoint the exact reason for the fall in prices, the recent finding by the CSE that honey is mixed with sugar syrup and sold as pure honey, does not bode well for the bee-keeping industry.

Adulterated honey controversy: This is what brand experts say

While Dabur holds a larger market share in the honey market, there are competitors such as Patanjali, Baidyanath, Zandu, Hitkari and Apis Himalaya, with Marico’s Saffola being the latest entrant in the honey space.

FSSAI launches Rs 482 crore scheme to upgrade food testing labs

The empowered committee constituted for implementing this scheme held its first meeting on November 2, which was chaired by FSSAI Chairperson.

PIL against Ranbaxy for manufacturing adulterated drugs

The PIL is seeking prosecution of all Ranbaxy directors and sealing of its manufacturing units at Paonta Sahib and Devas.

How Srikumar Misra's Milk Mantra fights adulteration menace

Milk the staple in the Indian diet has been in news mostly for adulteration and lack of hygiene during packaging. Srikumar Misra, 36 year old is working to change that in the name of Milky Moo brand.