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Is Your Tea Really Tea? Food Regulator Clarifies What Can Be Called "Tea"
India's food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has clarified that only products derived from Camellia sinensis can legally be called "tea."
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Indian Man Buys Dried Kiwi, Shocked By Label Calling It A "Flightless Bird"
The glaring error appears to confuse the kiwi fruit with the kiwi bird, raising questions about quality checks and approval processes for food packaging in the country.
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Expired Food Found At Major E-Commerce Warehouses In Telangana After Special Inspections
Food safety violations were flagged at warehouses owned by Zepto, Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, BigBasket, etc. in Telangana. The officials seized some items and discarded others.
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Are Packaged Ready-To-Cook Snacks Unhealthy? Here's What Science Says
A satisfying snack that extinguishes instant hunger can still pose serious health risks. Here is how packaged, ready-to-cook snacks are unhealthy and the health problems that can arise.
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Are Your Healthy Snacks Actually Healthy?
Keep reading as we share some common examples of unhealthy "healthy" foods you need to look out for on the shelf.
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Food Regulator Orders Removal Of Any Products Misleadingly Labelled 'ORS'
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued an order directing the immediate removal of fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, energy drinks, electrolyte drinks and similar products that use the term "ORS" in their brand names.
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Desserts With Jaggery Are Not Technically "Sugarless": Viral Post Sparks Debate And Funny Reactions
A viral post on X has stirred up a debate about jaggery versus sugar, and whether "sugarless" items are truly healthy. Discover more below.
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Delhi High Court Upholds Food Regulator's Ban On Misleading 'ORS' Labels
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the decision of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) labelling on any fruit-based, non-carbonated or ready-to-drink beverages.
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What Is Single-Origin Paneer? Comedian's Post Sparks Debate About Gourmet Food
A comedian's post wondering about the meaning of a product labelled "single-origin paneer" has received many hilarious reactions. People are wondering if it's taking marketing too far.
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Government Debunks Viral Train Container Reuse Claim, Labels Video "Misleading"
As the clip gained traction online, it fueled heated debates on social media. The Press Information Bureau Fact check has finally put a full stop it.
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Centre Says Only WHO-Approved Products Will Be Labelled ORS
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said no brand can label a product as Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), unless the product has been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Millions Use This Popular Hair Loss Drug, But New Study Finds It's Linked To Suicide Risk
Despite warnings dating back to 2002, the FDA only added depression as a potential side effect in 2011 and suicidal ideation in 2022.
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In A Win For Livestock Farmers, EU Lawmakers Back Labelling Ban For Veggie Burgers
The European Parliament voted to ban the use of meat-related terms including "burger" and "steak" to market plant-based foods, in a win for disgruntled farmers.
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"Indian Mom - 1, Gemini - 0": Gemini Fails To Guess What's Inside Containers In Indian Kitchen
In a viral video on Instagram, a user identified the shortcomings of an AI tool by testing its ability to guess what is inside repurposed food containers.
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Rat Faeces, Rotten Food And More Hygiene Lapses Found At Absolute Barbeque In Hyderabad
Hyderabad Raids: Several branches of Absolute Barbeque failed to comply with the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
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Is Your Tea Really Tea? Food Regulator Clarifies What Can Be Called "Tea"
India's food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has clarified that only products derived from Camellia sinensis can legally be called "tea."
-
Indian Man Buys Dried Kiwi, Shocked By Label Calling It A "Flightless Bird"
The glaring error appears to confuse the kiwi fruit with the kiwi bird, raising questions about quality checks and approval processes for food packaging in the country.
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Expired Food Found At Major E-Commerce Warehouses In Telangana After Special Inspections
Food safety violations were flagged at warehouses owned by Zepto, Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, BigBasket, etc. in Telangana. The officials seized some items and discarded others.
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Are Packaged Ready-To-Cook Snacks Unhealthy? Here's What Science Says
A satisfying snack that extinguishes instant hunger can still pose serious health risks. Here is how packaged, ready-to-cook snacks are unhealthy and the health problems that can arise.
-
Are Your Healthy Snacks Actually Healthy?
Keep reading as we share some common examples of unhealthy "healthy" foods you need to look out for on the shelf.
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Food Regulator Orders Removal Of Any Products Misleadingly Labelled 'ORS'
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued an order directing the immediate removal of fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, energy drinks, electrolyte drinks and similar products that use the term "ORS" in their brand names.
-
Desserts With Jaggery Are Not Technically "Sugarless": Viral Post Sparks Debate And Funny Reactions
A viral post on X has stirred up a debate about jaggery versus sugar, and whether "sugarless" items are truly healthy. Discover more below.
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Delhi High Court Upholds Food Regulator's Ban On Misleading 'ORS' Labels
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the decision of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) labelling on any fruit-based, non-carbonated or ready-to-drink beverages.
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What Is Single-Origin Paneer? Comedian's Post Sparks Debate About Gourmet Food
A comedian's post wondering about the meaning of a product labelled "single-origin paneer" has received many hilarious reactions. People are wondering if it's taking marketing too far.
-
Government Debunks Viral Train Container Reuse Claim, Labels Video "Misleading"
As the clip gained traction online, it fueled heated debates on social media. The Press Information Bureau Fact check has finally put a full stop it.
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Centre Says Only WHO-Approved Products Will Be Labelled ORS
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has said no brand can label a product as Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), unless the product has been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Millions Use This Popular Hair Loss Drug, But New Study Finds It's Linked To Suicide Risk
Despite warnings dating back to 2002, the FDA only added depression as a potential side effect in 2011 and suicidal ideation in 2022.
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In A Win For Livestock Farmers, EU Lawmakers Back Labelling Ban For Veggie Burgers
The European Parliament voted to ban the use of meat-related terms including "burger" and "steak" to market plant-based foods, in a win for disgruntled farmers.
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"Indian Mom - 1, Gemini - 0": Gemini Fails To Guess What's Inside Containers In Indian Kitchen
In a viral video on Instagram, a user identified the shortcomings of an AI tool by testing its ability to guess what is inside repurposed food containers.
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Rat Faeces, Rotten Food And More Hygiene Lapses Found At Absolute Barbeque In Hyderabad
Hyderabad Raids: Several branches of Absolute Barbeque failed to comply with the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
