FSSAI urges states to intensify inspections against illegal ripening agents, synthetic coatings in fruits

May 20, 2025

According to the release, calcium carbide is strictly prohibited for the artificial ripening of fruits under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions...

Aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen, says WHO's Cancer Research Agency

Jun 29, 2023

Aspartame is used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum and some snapple drinks. The International Agency for Research on...

Use of plastic in Idli is prohibited: Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Feb 27, 2025

" The Department of Food Safety & Standards has conducted inspections at various hotels in Karnataka to check how Idlis are being prepared there....