Laboratories play a critical role in detecting and preventing food fraud, which involves the intentional adulteration, mislabelling, or misrepresentation of food products for economic gain. Here’s a breakdown of the key roles laboratories play in combating food fraud: Analytical Testing & Detection: Laboratories use advanced scientific techniques to detect adulterants, contaminants, and fraudulent substitutions in […]

Food safety during the festive season is especially important, as this is a time when large amounts of food are prepared, shared, and stored—sometimes in less-than-ideal conditions. Here are key tips and best practices to ensure food safety during festive celebrations: Food Safety Tips for the Festive Season: Safe Food Shopping: Check expiry dates on […]

During frying, several properties of oil are altered, Total Polar Compounds (TPC) are formed on repeated frying. The toxicity of these compounds is associated with several diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, liver diseases. Therefore, it is essential to monitor the quality of vegetable oils during frying. In order to safeguard consumer health, FSSAI […]

In India, the reuse of tin containers for packaging food, including edible oils, is prohibited under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations 2018 due to significant health risks like chemical reactions, rust formation, and premature food spoilage. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) actively enforces this ban by issuing notices to food business operators and conducting raids to ensure […]

“Food for a Better Future” is a powerful and timely concept that can be approached in many ways—whether you’re writing a report, planning an event, creating a campaign, or simply looking to explore how food systems can shape a sustainable and equitable world. Here are several ways to explore or present this idea: Core Themes: […]