Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit in Thanjavur appearing in The Hindu dated 19.05.2025". The application is registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled 2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit …
Seven out of every 10 children in the age group of 13-15 years exercise for less than 60 minutes per day while more than one in five are overweight, placing them at a high risk of developing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) which account for 60 per cent of all deaths in …
Supermarket giant Tesco has revealed that it will acquire all cocoa used for its own label chocolate, biscuits, cakes, deserts and cereal products sold in the UK from Rainforest Alliance Certified sources by the end of 2018. As part of Tesco’s collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance, the supermarket will launch …
The Paris Agreement marked a major breakthrough in support for climate action from many parts of the business community, including from key actors in the food and beverage sector. But despite significant progress, much work remains both to cut greenhouse gas emissions and to support the millions of people already …
A two-month NGO investigation into palm oil giant Indofood's plantations reveal numerous worker and human rights abuses. PepsiCo, which has licensed out its brand to Indofood in Indonesia, said it was taking steps to address the findings. Indofood is an arm of the Salim Group and one of the world's …
The food regulator's proposal to relax norms for carbonated juices, allowing a lower threshold for their juice content, will trigger more launches in the fizzy drinks category, officials at beverage makers Coca-Cola and PepsiCo said. Existing Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) rules require a minimum of 10 …
FMCG major Nestle India is considering to expand health and nutrition products offering in the domestic market, leveraging on its parent's global portfolio. The company, which currently sells two proprietary products in the category, said it is waiting for regulatory clarity on foods for special medical purposes before it launches …
The study found that 84 per cent of 38 commonly available brands of pre-packaged breads tested positive for potassium bromate Following requests by the New Delhi-based research and advocacy organisation Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday banned use of potassium …
Researchers used the city of Sao Paolo in Brazil as a case study. Pizza shops and steakhouses using charcoal or wood burners can produce significant emissions and damage the environment in major cities, according to a new study in Brazil led by an Indian-origin scientist. Researchers used the city of …
Sales of bread have recovered after the potassium bromate crisis and has again reached the level of 10-12 lakh packets per day in the National Capital, All India Bread Manufacturers Association (AIBMA) said today. Sales of bread had declined by about 10 per cent after the Centre for Science and …
Deconstruct a hamburger, and what have you got? Beef - maybe from Paraguay - on a bun that might contain soy from Brazil and palm oil from Indonesia, all wrapped in a paper bag made from pulverized Malaysian trees. A decade ago, you could have assumed each of these ingredients …
Shipping fresh milk across Pakistan’s hot desert terrain can often result in soured supplies. But global food giant Nestlé Corp. reckons it has found a way to reduce the amount that spoils as the liquid travels from farm to shelf in that country, where the company works with more than …
BELAGAVI: The alarming report released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) last month claiming the chemicals used in the bread and buns leads to cancer has affected the bakery industry slightly in Belagavi, as it made the consumers to think twice before buying bakery products. Amid the report …
Patna: Ice cream is a must for many during summers. However, the state health department's food safety wing has cautioned people to carefully look for details on the wrapper before having the ice cream. The warning followed a raid by food safety officials on the Golden Dairy Pvt Limited in …
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said the state government is committed for "effective" and "functional" single window system to promote and facilitate clearances for private investments in the state. "We have single window system policy to promote investments in the state. The system will be reviewed if the need …
A recent controversy surrounding the bread states that the daily staple contains carcinogens. A study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) revealed that more than 84 per cent bread, which includes sliced bread, multi-grain and whole wheat variety, burger buns, pav as well as pizza bases, available in the …
Minister questions absence of Spices Board in Kodagu Assistance will be given for the setting up of environment-friendly industries in Kodagu district, said Satish Jarkiholi, Minister for Small Scale Industries. Speaking at a review meeting here on Tuesday, the minister assured that financial assistance will be given for the setting …
Less toxic than processed and red meat. Potassium bromate, the chemical additive widely prevalent in bread and refined flour and associated with cancer, is in the same league as coffee, aloe vera, mobile phone radiation and carbon black, a key ingredient in eye-liner. It also is less toxic than processed …
Local bakers, KFC deny use of hazardous chemicals in their products Bread sales dropped in parts of Mumbai on Tuesday a day after the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released its report on a survey done in the national Capital that found cancer-causing chemicals in leading bread brands. The …
The Union health ministry on Monday asked for a detailed report on the findings of Centre for Science and Environment ( CSE ) suggesting presence of potassium bromate , classified as a possible carcinogen by World Health Organisation , in most Indian bread and bakery products. The environment and health …
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to remove potassium bromate from the list of permitted additives while it examines evidence against its use. This follows the latest study released by the Centre for Science and Environment, which found cancer-causing chemicals in nearly 84 per cent …
