The WHO has stated that there is a need for more vigilance in food and water safety as contamination of these causes millions of deaths, including that of children. The use of pesticides and fertilizers has grown more than 150 percent in the past 50 years and therefore these have become major contaminants of food. […]
Food Safety – After Maggi, now street foods are also under the scanner
While you were recovering from the “aftershocks” of the Maggi incident, there’s another shock in store – street foods are not really as safe as you might have thought. Starting from your favorite golgappas to momos to tikkis to samosas – and the rest of the mouth-watering delights – all contain high levels of coliform […]
Food Safety Guidelines for FBOs exporting Basmati Rice to Iran
Iran is the largest importer of Basmati Rice from India. However, in March this Year, Iran has set new food safety standards and all basmati rice exporters need to be aware of the new standards so that the rice export to Iran is not rejected by the Iranian food authorities. Indian exporters need to pay […]