SC permits Mysuru lab to test more Maggi noodles samples

The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the Mysuru-based Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) to get more samples of Maggi noodles to test the lead and mono sodium glutamate (MSG) contents in its taste-makers.
The bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice N.V. Ramana also asked the CFTRI to tell if the lead content found in its tests carried out in October, in pursuance of the order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), was within the limit prescribed under the food safety law and rules framed under it.
The CFTRI had conducted tests on Maggi samples in pursuance of the October 15 directions of the NCDRC.
Giving the lab two months' time to carry out the tests and submit its report, the court said if the lab needed more samples, it should ask for them.
The court was told that more samples were needed as the samples already used for tests could not be reused for further tests.
For more samples, if needed, the CFTRI would approach the NCDRC joint registrar who would collect the samples from the Lucknow godown of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
The apex court on December 16 had asked the CFTRI to test samples of Maggi noodles as directed by the NCDRC.
The court had asked the CFTRI to undertake the testing of Maggi samples as it modified the NCDRC order of December 9-10 by which it had asked the Chennai-based lab to test the samples.
Nestle India had moved the apex court challenging the December 9-10 order.
Nestle contended that once the NCDRC sent Maggi samples for testing by the Mysuru lab by its October 15 order, then there was no necessity of further testing by the Chennai lab.
The Centre had moved the apex court against the August 13, 2015 Bombay High Court order which had held that the labs that tested Maggi noodles were not accredited by the NABL, thus their findings could not be relied upon.
The next hearing of the matter is on April 5.

More attention needed on quality of Maggi as it's mostly used by youngsters: SC

New Delhi: In what could spell trouble again for Nestle India, the Supreme Court has made some grim observations on Maggi. The SC expressed concern over the quality of the noodles saying that more attention needs to be paid as the product is being consumed by youngsters.
The SC made the observations while hearing Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) plea challenging the Bombay HC order which lifted the ban on Maggi noodles in 2015.
The apex court asked the government laboratory in Mysore to further clarify whether test reports relating to lead and glutamic acid in Maggi noodles are within permissible parameters under the law. The apex court passed the order after perusing two communications received from the Mysore laboratory which had carried out the test about the monosodium glutamate (MSG) content in the samples.
While Nestle India, makers of Maggi, claimed that the lead content was within the permissible limit prescribed under the Food Safety Act, the Centre said there was a need for comprehensive findings of all other parameters.
Making it clear that it was not passing any interim order, a bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra said there was a need for the clarification.
"We have perused the test reports. We would like Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore to apprise this court on two aspects, whether the test report relating to lead and glutamic acid are within the permissible parameters and to clarify that those are within parameters prescribed under the Food Safety Act," the bench, also comprising Justice N V Ramana, said.
The bench further said the institute in Mysore shall also give clarification on the test relating to glutamic acid. The bench said additionally if the institute feels more samples were necessary, it can requisition the same from the authority concerned.
The bench said for the additional samples the court may communicate with the joint registrar, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), who was appointed as local commissioner. He shall collect the samples from FSSAI godown in Lucknow.
The court said the entire exercise has to be carried out within eight weeks and posted the matter for April 5. The court had on December 16, 2015 ordered testing of samples of Maggi noodles in the Mysore laboratory after NCDRC had directed that it be done in Chennai.
The Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by Nestle India Ltd against the order of apex consumer commission.
The consumer commission had on December 10, 2015 sent 16 more samples of Maggi noodles for testing in the Chennai lab to ascertain the quantity of lead and MSG in them, in connection with the government's Rs 640 crore suit against the company for alleged unfair trade practices.
The apex court, meanwhile, had stayed the proceedings before NCDRC and had directed that the test reports, including the earlier one, be placed before it.
The Bombay High Court had on August 13, 2015 lifted the ban on nine variants of the fast food and asked the company to go for fresh tests.

SC seeks clarity on Maggi’s lead levels from Mysore-based national research lab

The Central Food Technological Research Institute in Mysore has already submitted the results of tests ordered by the Supreme Court on 16 December
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) if lead levels in the samples of Maggi noodles it tested recently were within prescribed levels.
The Mysore-based national research lab, approved by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), has already submitted the results of tests ordered by the court on 16 December.
The December order stayed proceedings before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and transferred the case to Supreme Court.
A bench comprising justices Dipak Misra and N. V. Ramana asked CFTRI to make a requisition to the government for further samples of Maggi noodles, if required. The laboratory will also clarify that whether tests for glutamic acid are the same as those for monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Appearing for Nestle India Ltd, lawyer Harish Salve told the court that CFTRI was mistaken that Maggi had to be tested for all possible contaminants. The court replied that there was no difficulty in doing so.
The court said health and food safety were the primary concerns.
Maggi, Nestle’s popular snack, came under the food safety regulator’s scanner on charges that it contained excessive levels of lead and MSG. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banned Maggi in the market in July. The Bombay high court lifted the ban in August.
The government had also filed a class action suit against the Indian arm of the Swiss food giant for compensation of Rs.640 crore.

Maggi packet to undergo Narco Analysis to find out if MSG and lead levels are within permissible limits

Mysuru: Tired with the inefficiency of various state governments in detecting MSG and lead levels in Maggi, Supreme Court has now asked Mysuru based lab to carry out narco tests on Maggi packs to bring out the truth and put an end to the debate.
Apparently, a few packets of Maggi will be taken the lab and the regular procedure for narco analysis will be conducted. “Although something like this has not been done before anywhere in the world, the situation demands a foolproof method of testing the noodles. Our lab is ready and we are waiting for the packet to arrive,” said Radheshyam Gowda, chief of the lab.
“The packet will be first injected with truth serum and then questions will be asked to the packet to ascertain if the packet indeed has higher than normal levels of MSG and lead,” he added.
The apex court’s decision also brought back focus on Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali noodles which were in news for having worms inside the noodle packet. Baba Ramdev denied that his noodle brand would be undergoing any test and added that his noodle brand is subject to stringent hygiene test and is 100% natural. “Arre bhaiyya agar kuch worms aa bhi gaye toh ye kahavat yaad rakhna ki ‘Early bird gets the worm’,” he guffawed as our reporter tried hard to make sense of what Baba Ramdev said.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court decision led to a huge debate between Congress and BJP with the opposition party accusing the ruling party of favoring the corporate.
A prime time debate on Arnab’s NewsHour debate saw spokespersons from both parties trading charges and accusing each other of misleading the nation.
“This test is a sham and biggest joke of 2016. How can they test a packet and find out the truth. I mean at least they should open the packet, boil the Maggi and then ask questions. How will Maggi reply when it still inside the packet?” questioned Sanjay Jah of the Congress Party.

CBSE lists detailed measures to limit junk food in schools

CBSE-affiliated schools will have to ensure that foods such as chips, carbonated beverages and ready-to-eat noodles are not available in school canteens and within 200 metres of schools

Regular monitoring of body mass index (BMI), height and weight of children under an expert’s consultation has also been recommended

Almost ten years after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) first acknowledged the need for limiting junk food in schools, the Board has issued a circular last week with detailed measures to curb their availability in school canteens and replace them with healthy alternatives. The guidelines will be applicable to more than 17,000 CBSE-affiliated schools.
The circular is based on recommendations by a report titled “Addressing Consumption of Foods High in Fat, Salt and Sugar (HFSS) and Promotion of Healthy Snacks in Schools of India” of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It asks all CBSE-affiliated schools to ensure that HFSS foods—such as chips, fried foods, carbonated beverages, ready-to-eat noodles, pizzas, burgers, potato fries and confectionery items, chocolates, candies, samosas, bread pakora—are not available in school canteens and around 200 metres of schools.
“This is an important move by government as what kids eat at home is in our control unlike what they eat outside. There needs to be some demarcation on what to do and not to do. Just by telling children not to have unhealthy food cannot help curb the situation. Practically banning it and keeping a check on tiffins will put a control by default on everyone,” says Manjari Chandra, doctor and consultant nutritionist at Max Healthcare, New Delhi.
A school canteen management committee of seven to ten members, comprising of a teacher, parent(s), student(s) and school canteen operator(s) needs to be set up in schools to decide the type of food to be prepared in canteens, quality of ingredients and raw materials used in them. Promotion of physical activity amongst school children will also be a focus area for the committee. Awareness in schools through the celebration of events like nutrition week, healthy snacking day, healthy tiffin competition and nutritious recipe competition-cum-nutrition discussion session for parents have also been recommended.
“This is a good initiative by CBSE as fast food creates problems in the long run due to which it should be kept out of children’s reach. We welcome the step wholeheartedly and will implement it successfully,” says Anju Mehrotra, principal at Kalka Public School, Alaknanda, New Delhi. Parents and caregivers should be sensitised about obesity, HFSS foods and physical activity so that they can encourage children to play sports, use skipping ropes, bicycles and stairs instead of elevators, take walks after meals and limit TV viewing. Regular monitoring of body mass index (BMI), height and weight of children under an expert’s consultation has also been recommended.
“Fast food restaurants and manufacturers target children by offering free toys, bags, tattoos in form of their favorite characters, motivating them to buy foods. Instead of marketing HFSS foods, it should be discouraged just like tobacco,” adds Chandra.
CBSE had issued six circulars between 2006 and 2008 to ensure healthy habits in school children, but they were not as comprehensive as the one issued last week. While there is no clarity on the steps the Board will take in case of non-compliance, the circular is broadly aligned with the Delhi High Court judgment of February 2015.
While CBSE has adopted the school-specific recommendations made by the court, it is now time for other ministries and departments, such as Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to implement the recommendations made to them.
Recommendations for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)

• MIB controls media advertising and publicity control in India. Guidelines for the food quality of products advertised in Indian media should be urgently formulated.
• Strict regulatory measures for advertisement and promotion of prepackaged foods targeted at children should be developed. It should be ensured that false claims are not broadcast.
• Airing of HFSS food advertisements should be restricted during prime time on TV and radio (from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekdays and from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on weekends and holidays).
• Advertising and marketing of communication of HFSS foods should be dealt in a manner similar to that of tobacco and alcohol.
• Telecasting doctors- and celebrity-endorsed HFSS food advertisements should be banned.

Labelling recommendations to FSSAI

• Nutrition facts labelling should include declaration of total fat, trans fat, saturated fat, sugar, carbohydrates, proteins, salt/sodium.
• Serving size, number of serving size per pack and contribution of per serving to RDA (in per cent) as per National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) should be mentioned.
• Total calorie count on basis of which RDA is calculated; sources of micronutrients, tagging the terms appropriately—such as good source, excellent and so on—should be included.
• For front-of-pack labelling, nutrition facts that provide information in a simpler, easy to understand figurative way should be mandatory.
• Menu labelling for non-packaged food items such as burgers and pizzas should be practiced on point-of-purchase labelling boards, or on paper wraps or boxes at fast food outlets. It should carry information on calories and nutrients per serving size and as a percentage of RDA by NIN.

Recommendations for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)

• Nutrition should be included in the school health programme and should be renamed as school health and nutrition programme.
• Cards issued under this programme should include nutrition-related aspects. Health and nutrition screening of each child should become mandatory for every school. Individualised counselling should be provided to the child during parent-teacher meetings.
• It is recommended that counselling and education on nutrition be included under programmes like Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, school health programmes, Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health (ARSH).

Several posh hotels violate norms: FDA

Kolhapur: The surprise checks conducted by the Food and Drugs Administration officials at many luxury hotels and eateries have found several violations related to hygiene, use of sub-standard material and in some cases, packaged food being served after the expiry date.
One eatery on old Pune-Bangalore road was found using palm oil for cooking. SM Deshmukh, assistant commissioner, FDA, Kolhapur said, "Besides using palm oil for making food, they were also continuously reheating it, which is dangerous to health."
All the charges are finalised after the inspection report was shown to the officials present at the food outlets and hotels and after their confirmation.
A copy of the notice is being served on the outlets and hotels.
A notice issued on January 7 reads that a fastfood outlet had not displayed the board declaring what type of oil is being used for cooking. It was violation of the very first condition of licence under the Food Security and Standards Act 2006.
Continuous heating and reheating of oil leads to formation of trans-fatty acids, which is dangerous to health.
This is also in violation of the Schedule 4 of part 5 of regulation II-3 (j) of the Food Security and Standards Act 2006, the notice states. A copy of the notice is with the TOI.
In case of a multinational outlet that boasts about its high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, the report says that it has not kept the document certifying that the packing material used by them is of food grade quality. Hence, there are doubts about the quality of the packing material.
The food serving trays were kept near cleaning and sanitary equipment; edible and non-edible items were stored very close to each other in the store rooms.
As per the Act, there has to be sufficient distance between such items. The dust bins in the kitchen had no cover, while raw food items like tomatoes were kept in the open at the entrance of the kitchen.
The notice was served on the food outlet on January 7 and it was given 21 days to respond.
The notice also states that the outlets and hotels have to comply with the recommendations and submit a report accordingly.
If any party fails to do so, it may lose its licence, Deshmukh said.
A former mayor who owns the property of one of the hotels under scrutiny confirmed that his hotel has received a notice from the FDA. He said, "I owned the property but it is being managed by another group. The issues raised are minor such as cleanliness and covering some items properly. We will comply with it and submit the report."

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Common food preservative can kill cancer cells

A common naturally occurring food preservative may be used to beat cancer and deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says a new study.
The researchers focused on the cancer-killing properties of nisin, a colorless, tasteless powder widely used as a food preservative.
"The application of nisin has advanced beyond its role as a food biopreservative," said researcher Yvonne Kapila, professor at University of Michigan School of Dentistry in the US.
"Current findings and other published data support nisin's potential use to treat antibiotic resistant infections, periodontal disease and cancer," Kapila noted.
The researchers found that feeding rats a "nisin milkshake" killed 70-80 percent of head and neck tumour cells after nine weeks and extended survival.
The mice were given a highly purified nisin dosage of 800 mg/kg. Nisin is typically added to food at the rate of .25 to 37.5 mg/kg. Many foods contain nisin, but nowhere near the 800 mg/kg needed to kill cancer cells.
Several products available to consumers also contain nisin - creams and pharmaceuticals to fight infection and mastitis, and a sanitiser in lactating cows.
Nisin also fights deadly bacteria such as antibiotic-resistant MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
"To date, nobody had found bacteria from humans or living animals that is resistant to nisin," Kapila said.
While promising, the results are small and in mice only, so it is too early to say if nisin will act the same way in humans, Kapila said.
The findings will appear in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

What's in lunch box? School to see

Gurgaon: Following guidelines issued by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) on junk food in schools, CBSE has issued a circular, asking all schools to inspect students' lunch boxes and form canteen committees. Gurgaon schools have welcomed the idea of moderating student's food habits, cautioning that a total ban might push students towards junk food.
Most schools that TOI spoke to said they already have a canteen committee, comprising a nutritionist and students, and the food is evaluated and improved based on feedback from students and teachers.
"We have a canteen committee comprising senior students of the school. It is a good experience for them. We though need to devise a plan for inspecting lunch boxes," said Aditi Misra, principal of DPS Sector 45.
While well-known schools like Suncity, Amity International and Manav Rachna International have canteen committees, they were wary about inspection of lunch boxes, saying that might have its own repercussions. "While it is a good idea to monitor food habits of students, considering how detrimental junk food can be for growing kids, being too strict might just push the kids towards banned options," said Rupa Chakraborty, principal of Suncity International School, Gurgaon.
Private schools in the city welcomed the idea and said they would take all necessary measures to follow the direction from CBSE. They said such ideas should be consultative, rather than forced in a blanket ban.
Predictably, children are not very happy with lunch box inspections, though they are all for healthy eating habits. "I think while schools might keep a check, inspection of lunch boxes is a restriction of my freedom to choose what I want to eat. They can have a healthy menu and let us have food of our choice, maybe a day per week or two," said Sakshi Yadav, a Class X student.
There is also a debate on what comprises junk food, as there is confusion over what kind of pasta or noodles come under the rubric. While some schools pep up their menus by preparing healthy versions of noodles and pastas, sometimes using packaged material, FSSAI has classified all ready-to-eat noodles under the banned category.

Nestle fails in bid to quash child slavery suit

The petitioners alleged that the Swiss food manufacturer and two other companies aided and abetted human rights violations by purchasing cocoa from Ivory Coast.
The United States Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by Nestle and two other companies to dismiss a child slavery case lodged against them, Reuters reported. Nestle, Archer-Daniels-Midland Co and Cargill Inc are being sued over allegations that they used child slaves to harvest cocoa in Ivory Coast.
The lawsuit was filed by former victims of child slavery in Mali. They alleged that the companies aided and abetted human rights violations by purchasing cocoa from Ivory Coast, despite being aware of the child slavery issue. They claim that the companies wanted the cheapest source of cocoa, for which they offered financial and technical assistance to local farmers.
Nestle, the world’s largest food manufacturer, was recently in the midst of a controversy in India. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India had banned its popular Maggi instant noodles, declaring it “unsafe and hazardous” due to the lead content found in it.

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In her new book, a fitness expert lists 10 super foods that can be brilliant catalysts for your child's intellectual and physical growth
Super foods are foods that increase energy levels, build up strength, improve immunity and make kids grow taller, stronger and healthier.
NUTS
Nuts are super snacks for your kids. Many Indian families follow the tradition of having soaked almonds early in the morning, a very healthy practice. Nuts have healthy fats. They make for a good option for mid-morning hunger pangs and snack time.
Roasted or salted nuts are easy to carry and can be consumed directly. Mothers must pack a handful of nuts for their kids in their daily tiffin so that kids are discouraged from reaching out for potato chips, cookies and fried packaged foods, which are highly processed and high in calories, sodium and fat.
An Australian study showed that adolescents who consumed nuts regularly had a healthier BMI. When compared to the calories in snacks, nutritionally, nuts are better. Most children's favourite combination of nuts is cashew nuts (good source of zinc and iron), almonds (rich in vitamin E) and pistachios (rich in iron).
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Vitamin E in nuts prevents cognitive decline as we grow older.
SALMON
Proteins from salmon are easily digestible and get quickly absorbed into the body. 100 gm salmon has 20 gm protein. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help in improving mood and cognition. It also contains iron, calcium, selenium, phosphorus and vitamins A and D. But salmon should not be consumed in large amounts as it may contain traces of mercury.
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Besides salmon, tuna and sardines are also rich in omega-3. According to Bonnie Taub- Dix, RD, the more omega-3s we can get to the brain, the better it will function and the better kids will be able to focus.
EGGS
Eggs are a phenomenal source of high biological value protein. Egg white is rich in vitamins B2, B6 and D, selenium and minerals such zinc, iron and copper. There are only 12-15 calories per egg white, while the egg yolk has more calories (55- 60) and fat, and is rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Egg also contains the carotenoids leutin and zeaxanthin, which are extremely beneficial for the eyes. The yolk contains more calcium, copper, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus and selenium than the white. Eggs are a good source of amino acid choline, which helps in brain development. There is a growing trend among adults to discard the egg yolk with the notion that it has a high calorie and cholesterol content. As per a study conducted by Harvard School of Public Health, egg yolk plays no role in raising cholesterol levels in the body. For those who do not eat egg, 200 ml of milk will provide the same benefit.
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Nutrients in egg like choline, omega-3, zinc and leutin help in better concentration.
BERRIES
Berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are good sources of instant energy. They are great finger food options, especially after a sports activity. They are rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants and folic acid, which help in boosting immunity. They also enhance your child's brain function and dental health.
Berries make for an excellent replacement for sweets and candies. Five strawberries have higher antioxidant levels than three apples and four bananas. Berries are also rich in quercetin, which alleviates allergies like asthma.
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Antioxidants in blueberries are known to improve learning capacity and locomotor skills.
BANANAS
Contrary to popular belief, bananas are not fattening. In fact, bananas are rich in phosphorus and an excellent source of fibre. A study by Imperial College of London stated that children who ate one banana per day had 34 per cent less chances of developing asthma. Children who are involved in competitive sports like swimming, running, etc. should have a banana for instant energy. They are a perfect hunger fix. High-energy foods like bananas are very beneficial for today's generation plagued by low energy levels and lethargy.
MILK AND YOGHURT
Many fad diets these days advise against including milk in your daily intake. On the contrary, milk is extremely important for children as it is full of good nutrients. Milk and dairy products are rich in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and protein. Milk protein is the sole and most economic source of first-class protein in vegetarian diet that is easily available everywhere. It is known for building stronger teeth and bones, leading to their growth and development. The most absorbable form of calcium among all super foods is found in milk. Yoghurt acts a probiotic and provides gut-friendly bacteria. Children who suffer from lactose intolerance can switch to yoghurt as their source of protein. Yoghurt has a higher content of calcium than milk: 100 ml milk has 123 mg calcium, whereas 100 ml yoghurt has 150 mg calcium. Because milk and other dairy products are primary sources of calcium, children who consume limited amounts of these foods are at risk for poor bone mineralization.
In metro cities, one can also opt for organic milk to avoid the harmful effects of the adulteration of milk products. According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, 70 per cent of the milk samples tested in 2012 were found to be adulterated. Harmful substances like detergent and starch were found in the samples. In contrast, organic milk is free of all these substances and easily available in supermarkets these days.
Organic milk is milk from cows or buffaloes that have not been injected with artificial chemicals/hormones to produce milk. Nor have they been fed pesticide-laden grass. It has been reported that in order to meet the increasing demand for milk, these animals are injected with oxytocin to produce more milk, but this hormone can adversely affect the hormonal balance in a child's body.
Almond milk too is gaining popularity these days, but it is not a good source of protein and has a negligible amount of calcium. So it should not replace normal milk for growing children.
Milk has equal distribution of all the three macronutrients — carbohydrates (4 per cent), proteins (4 per cent) and fats (3.5 per cent) per 100 ml — which is probably why milk is also called a 'meal in a glass'.
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Fat is important for brain health. Full-fat yoghurt (especially Greek yoghurt) which has the goodness of proteins and fats helps in keeping the brain cell membrane flexible and aids in better transmittal of information.
SPINACH
The beloved cartoon character Popeye has made spinach very popular among kids. Raw or cooked spinach contains twice the amount of vitamin K you need daily. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that does not get diminished by cooking or washing. Spinach is also a good source of iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, fibre and vitamins B6 and A. Vitamin K, calcium and magnesium help in maintaining and improving bone health. But spinach also has coenzyme Q10, polyphenols and betaine, which are better absorbed in the body than iron. However, oxalates present in spinach prevent the absorption of iron. Vitamin-C-rich foods like lemonade or chicken cooked with spinach can help in better absorption of iron in food.
CARROTS
Carrots are rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and fibre. They make for handy, on-the-go snacks, being low in calories (one carrot has 30 calories). Carrots help in minimising dental problems in children. They help in the production of saliva that in turn helps in alkalising the acid-forming bacteria that are the cause of cavities. Being rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, carrots improve eyesight and immunity, along with adding a glow to the skin. Raw carrots are used as a home remedy to help in treating worms in children.
BEANS AND PULSES
These are rich in iron and protein. The iron content in beans — especially kidney beans and blackeyed beans — helps restore the cognitive function to normal. The inclusion of beans and pulses in one's diet, especially in vegetarian diets, can help in better cognitive function.
WHOLE GRAIN
Whole grains have low glycaemic index. Starting the day with whole grain cereal helps children pay more attention in class. Whole grains are complex carbohydrates, that is, they are rich in fibre and are the brain's main source of nutrition. Some examples of whole grains are red millet (nachni/ragi), wholewheat (atta), oatmeal and sorghum (jowar).
BRAIN BOOSTERS: Fibre ensures that glucose is released slowly so that the brain gets a constant supply of energy.

Maggi instant food is inbuilt with dangerous levels of lead

The Indian food inspectors of Nestle India have ordered a batch of Maggi from the local shop for the presence of contagious level of lead in it. According to the recent reports of Orissa news, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) has come up with the reports stating that a recent batch of Maggi has been contaminated with high level of lead. This happened in Uttar Pradesh where two dozen packets of instant noodles were tested and the lead quotient was found. 

Nestle India to face the thrash
The Nestle India is having a very big deal with this sudden capture of the FDA inspectors and agents. The charges against them are authentic and they have to put forward their data samples and food processing ways to showcase the reason behind the presence of high level of lead. It was a routine test in which the high level of lead was found in the Maggi. According to the Orissa news, the two dozen packets of instant noodles are totally tested to find the concentration to be of 17.2 parts per million which is ppm. The acceptable limit of lead ranges from 0.01ppm to 2.5ppm The Oriya news is covering the situation created; they keep the recent updates of the contamination in Maggi.
Noodles added with contaminated Taste enhancer
The scientist has found that the noodles are added with contaminated taste enhancers. Orissa news says that the taste enhancers are found with high level of added monosodium glutamate (MSG) in the noodles. According to the record of Oriya news, orders have to be issued against the company for the sake of finding such high level of monosodium glutamate in the taste makers and taste enhancers. The Maggi noodles makers Nestle India has defended themselves saying that they strictly look after the quality and safety of the Maggi noodles as well as the taste makers.
Declaration of the Nestle India
The Nestle India, the Maggi makers, have confirmed that they do not add any kind of glutamine nor any MSG. According to the Oriya News, Maggi Company is itself surprised by such high level of lead sources in the noodles; they have confirmed that the everyday check of the level of lead is thoroughly done in their processing and creation of Maggi. It is a regulatory requirement for the creation of Maggi and the checking is done explicitly. The company spokesperson of Uttar Pradesh doubt the actual date of withdrawal of the items. Orissa news has confirmed that the Nestle India cannot recall the exact batch and doubt that maybe half of the lot has already been consumed by the people.
Oriya News update: collection of the instant Maggi packets
The collection of instant Maggi packets over two dozen have been tested before it is decided they are contaminated. Orissa news is covering the recent update on this matter and looking forward to put forward the latest news as soon as possible.
Rasmita Shetty is a very well known author and writes many articles on the recent items. She is being writing for Orissa news and covers the recent news on the major facts covering the state of affairs. Oriya news covers all the latest information written by her. Her writing skills create a center of attention for all the readers who are into following news updates.

FSSAI notifies limits of melamine in milk, dairy products

New Delhi, January 11:
To check adulteration in milk and milk products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified the maximum permissible levels of the contaminant — melamine — in dairy products. The food safety authority had, in July, proposed the maximum prescribed limits and had invited public comments, which have now been notified.
According to the notification, FSSAI has imposed a permissible limit of 1 mg of melamine in every kg of powdered infant formula, 0.15 mg a kg in liquid infant formula and 2.5 mg a kg in other foods.
This has been introduced in the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins & Residues) Amendments Regulations 2015.

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கிருஷ் ண கிரி, ஜன.12:
கிருஷ் ண கி ரி யில் திறந்த நிலை யில் வைத் தி ருந்த தின் பண் டங் களை பறி மு தல் செய்து அழித் த னர்.
கிருஷ் ண கிரி கலெக் டர் ராஜேஷ் உத் த ர வின் பேரில், மாவட்ட நிய மன அலு வ லர் டாக் டர். கலை வாணி தலை மை யில் உணவு பாது காப்பு அலு வ லர் கள் துள சி ரா மன், சுவா மி நா தன், ராஜ சே கர், சுந் த ர மூர்த்தி, ஸ்டா லின் ரா ஜ ரத் தி னம், இளங் கோ வன், லிங் க வேல் ஆகி யோர் கொண்ட குழு வி னர், கிருஷ் ண கிரி நக ராட்சி மற் றும் சுற் றுப் பு ற ங க ளில் திடீர் ஆய்வு மேற் கொண் ட னர்.
கிருஷ் ண கிரி பஸ் நிலை யத் தில் சுகா தா ர மற்ற முறை யில் கண் ணாடி பெட்டி இல் லா மல் திறந்த நிலை யில் விற் ப னைக்கு வைத் தி ருந்த வடை, போண்டா, பஜ்ஜி, முறுக்கு, சிப்ஸ், சில் லி சிக் கன் போன்ற தின் பண் டங் களை கைப் பற்றி அழித் த னர். அத் து டன் பணி யா ரம் சுட் டு வந்த அனைத்து கடை க ளும் உட ன டி யாக அகற் றப் பட் டது.
மேலும் கிருஷ் ண கிரி நக ராட்சி மற் றும் சுற் றுப் பு றங் க ளில் கண் ணாடி பெட் டி யில் வைக் கா மல் திறந்த நிலை யில் தொங் க வி டப் பட்ட கோழி, ஆட் டி றைச்சி சுமார் 30 கிலோ பறி மு தல் செய்து அழிக் கப் பட் டது. இதே போல் பழை ய பேட் டை யில் மீன் மார்க் கெட் டி லும் ஆய்வு மேற் கொள் ளப் பட் டது.
இந்த ஆய் வின் போது ஐஸ் பெட் டி யில் கெட் டுப் போன மீன் 20 கிலோ விற் ப னைக்கு வைத் தி ருந் தது கண் டு பி டிக் கப் பட்டு, கைப் பற்றி அழிக் கப் பட் டது. மேலும் மீன் களை தரை யில் கொட்டி வைக் கா மல், கண் ணாடி பெட் டி யில் பாது காப் பாக வைக் க வும், மீன் களை சரி யான முறை யில் சுத் தம் செய்து, கடை கை ளுக்கு முன் இறைச் சி கள் மற் றும் தண் ணீர் தேங் கா மல் இருக்க கடை களை சரி செய்ய கால அவ கா சம் கொடுத்து நோட் டீஸ் வழங் கப் பட் டது.
தொடர்ந்து சுகா தா ர மற்ற முறை யில் விற் பனை செய் யும் அனைத்து கடை க ளின் மீதும் கடு மை யான நட வ டிக்கை எடுக் கப் ப டும் என வும், இது போன்ற திடீர் ஆய் வு கள் மாவட்ட முழு வ தும் தொட ரும் என மாவட்ட நிய மன அலு வ லர் எச் ச ரித் துள் ளார்.
தொடர்ந்து சுகா தா ர மற்ற முறை யில் விற் பனை செய் யும் அனைத்து கடை க ளின் மீதும் கடு மை யான நட வ டிக்கை எடுக் கப் ப டும் என வும், இது போன்ற திடீர் ஆய் வு கள் மாவட்ட முழு வ தும் தொட ரும் என மாவட்ட நிய மன அலு வ லர் எச் ச ரித் துள் ளார்.

Consumers Day observed

If you are buying food products or medicines, check for the expiry date and maximum retail price (MRP) and ask for a proper receipt. In case of buying agricultural and silk products or gold ornaments, the consumer has to look for labels of AGMARK, Silk Mark and respectively. These were the instructions given to consumers on the National Consumers Day observed in Puducherry on Monday.
Department of Food Safety officer M. Ravichandran spoke on the topic ‘Oppose Adulterated Food and the Right to Safe and Healthy food’.
Apart from this, voluntary organisations also spoke about consumer rights.
In case of disputes, people have to approach the consumer court or any voluntary organisation working on consumer rights, recognised by the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurated the National Consumers Day organised by the Puducherry government Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department.
Dos and Don’t’s to follow while buying products spelt out

Food authority rejects calls to enforce egg refrigeration in Australian stores

There is no food safety ­reason to require whole eggs to be refrigerated, Australia’s food authority says.

THE nation’s food authority has dismissed concerns stores selling unrefrigerated eggs are putting consumers at extra risk of salmonella food poisoning.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand acting chief Peter May said there was “no safety reason” to compel ­retailers to refrigerate whole, ­uncracked eggs.

“There is no food safety ­reason to require whole eggs to be refrigerated,” Mr May said.

“However ­retailers may choose to refrigerate eggs for their own reasons for example, to maintain quality of the egg such as firmness of the yolk or reduce spoilage.”

Consumers could also keep eggs refrigerated in their cardboard box to “enhance quality”.

The agency was responding to calls from some ­public health experts for ­supermarkets and other stores to chill eggs.

உண்பது உணவா, உயிர்க்கொல்லியா?

உணவு தர விவசாயிகள் மட்டும் போதாது; தேனீக்களும் தேவை. தேனீக்களும் மகரந்தச் சேர்க்கையும் இல்லாவிட்டால் உலகம் கூடிய சீக்கிரம் செத்துவிடும். ஆக, தேனீக்கள் பிரச்சினை நம்முடைய பிரச்சினை.
தேனீக்களைக் கொன்றுக் குவிக்கும் ஒரு நோய் ‘காலனி கொலாப்ஸ்’ குறைபாடு. இந்தியத் தேனீ குடும்பத்தில் பெரும் சேதாரத்தை உருவாக்கியிருக்கும் நோய். இதற்கு முக்கியமான காரணம் ‘நியோனிகோடினாய்ட்ஸ்’ என்னும் பூச்சிக்கொல்லி. உலக நாடுகள் பலவற்றில் தடைசெய்யப்பட்டது.
பூச்சிகளின் நரம்பு மண்டலத்தைத் தாக்கி அவற்றை அழிக்கும் இந்தப் பூச்சிக்கொல்லி பயிர்களின் மீது தெளிக்கப்படுகிறது. ஆனால், அது கொல்வது விஷப் பூச்சிகளை மட்டுமல்ல; மகரந்தத்திலிருந்து தித்திக்கும் தேனைச் சேகரிக்கும் இனிய தேனீக்களையும்தான்.
புற்றுநோய் உண்டாக்கும் நச்சுத்தன்மை கொண்டது ‘கிளைஃபோசேட்’ என உலகச் சுகாதார நிறுவனம் என்றோ அறிவிக்கவிட்டது. இந்திய வேளாண் பட்டியலிலும் நம் உணவுத் தட்டிலும் இன்னும் ஸ்திரமாக ‘கிளைஃபோசேட்’ இருக்கிறது.
இந்தியாவில் பயன்படுத்தப்படும் 250-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட பூச்சிக்கொல்லிகளில் 109 அபாயகரமானவை என்கிறது அமெரிக்கா. பல்வேறு நாடுகளில் தடைசெய்யப்பட்ட குறைந்தது 66 பூச்சிக்கொல்லிகள் இந்திய நிலங்களை ஆக்கிரமித்திருக்கின்றன. இதுபற்றியெல்லாம் எப்போது நாம் எதிர்வினையாற்றப்போகிறோம்?

Tough time for moms as CBSE bans junk food

Nutritionists have welcomed the CBSE Board’s decision. 

 Visakhapatnam: Parents are now perplexed about what to pack in the lunch box for their children following the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) direction to all schools affiliated to it to inspect lunch boxes to ensure students don’t eat junk.
The Board has also asked schools to ensure that food items like chips, carbonated drinks, ready-to-eat noodles, pizzas, burgers and confectionery items like chocolates, candies are not available in the school canteens. Schools are being encouraged to have healthy snacks on the canteen menu.
A working mother Jayati Majumder said, “It’s really hard to prepare food in time in the morning for working mothers,” while admitting, “I hadn’t realized the importance of nutritious food… for good health of our children, we have to put in a little more effort to prepare healthy food instead of giving our children ready-to-make noodles and other junk food.”
M. Venumohan, founder of a senior secondary school, said co-operation from parents is needed to ensure children eat healthy food. “Parents should first stop proving junk foods to their children and sensitise them about the bad impact of these foods,” he added.
Nutritionists have welcomed the Board’s decision. Mamta Narang, a nutritionist, said, “The health and fitness of the children were really at high risk due to the consumption of junk food. Parents give lunch box filled with junk food, conceding to the demands of their children or because of lack of time".
"The direction of CBSE will surely help students to inculcate good food habit… Children will gradually adapt to home-made healthy foods if they don’t get junk food from home or in school canteens. Idli, dosa and all our traditional dishes are very good for health. This initiative will really yield wealth in terms of health", Nutritionists added.
The CBSE directive to schools followed a Women and Child Development (WCD) ministry report suggesting how to control the “endemic” problem of consumption of junk food available in and around schools.
The Board has also asked schools to focus on encouraging physical activities for students up to Class 10 and have nutritionists, physical activity trainers, public health specialists, food safety experts talk to students about a healthy lifestyle. It is also encouraging schools to keep a record of height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) of all students.
Nutritionist Mamta Narang suggests Curd rice with vegetables, lemon rice, dosa, sandwich with stuffing and chapatti with curry could be prepared and packed easily for the kids and is good for their health.

Banned Khesari Dal May Gets Promotion To Meet Shortage And Price Rise Of Pulses

New Delhi: Now Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has recommended government to promote cultivation of ‘Khesari Dal’ and lift ban on its sale in the open market to meet pulses back to the common man’s ‘thali.’
Defamed Khesari dal is banned in the country since 1964 after the several cases of paralysis in adult males after prolonged consumption of it due to neurotoxin ‘di-amino-pro-pionic acid.’
But Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has appealed Government after it’s November 6 meeting that ban on Khesari dal must be lifted and its production should be promoted considering it’s nutritional values and low cost as the ‘Arhar Dal’ has became out to reach of common man.
Authority has also quoted that Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also found that in last twenty years not even a single case of neurolathyrism was reported due to this.
Presently this dal which is also known as Tiwara, was prohibited to use as an ingredient under Food Adulteration prevention Act after a study of 1964 found that this pea is associated in crippling disease in young adult males in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh where it was distributed as payment of wages to farmer’s families.
But now Government bodies feels that story of its toxic effects are just myth not reality and this variety of Dal may bring pulses to common men food as this can be grown in less than just less than five months.

Notice issued to 8 water purification plants in Haldwani

NAINITAL: The state food security department has issued notices to eight water purification plants in Haldwani for flouting various norms, including running without a licence from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and without paying taxes for several years.
Kailash Tamta, food supply officer, Nainital district said, "These plants were running without a licence from the BIS or any requisite approval from the concerned departments for years. Notices were served to them on Saturday. They have to give clarification and explanation on four vital points within ten days of stipulated time period."
The notices have sought details of test reports of the water purifiers operating in the plants equipped with reverse osmosis or ultra violet filtration technique. Monthly reports of the quality of water filtered in these plants also have to be submitted.
Plant owners will also have to present records, dating back to three years, of the operating machines, revenue, maintenance and other relevant details. Medical reports of the employees working in the plants has also been sought.
The move comes after media reports highlighted various norms being flouted by the water purification plants.
Commenting on the issue, city magistrate Harveer Singh said, "We are always vigilant on the issue of public concern. As soon as we came to know about illegally running plants, action was taken."

The scientific truth about state fish-Shevto

Nandkumar M. Kamat
Maggie noodles were banned because the lead content was alleged to be above 2.5ppm, the permissible limit. Shevto – the state fish of Goa would be found to have much more lead in its edible part – the muscle, because studies in India had earlier found 3 to 16ppm of lead in the fish. If I were to sum up the current scientific truth about the gray mullet, scientifically known as Mugil cephalus and locally known as shevto, if it is harvested from polluted waters then it is absolutely unfit for human consumption.
My family, familiar with all kinds of fish and shellfish, gave up consumption of shevto about 10 years ago when we found them totally unfit for human consumption, irrespective of site of sale. Many market samples smell strongly of Diesel. The skin and fins too show infections. Government knows that consumers on inspection of marketed shevto would only spot what is visible to eyes and smelt by nose but would never demand rigorous toxicological and pathological analysis or quality standards. The government of Goa which provides a world record subsidy of `29 for every kilogram of fish that is caught in local waters has failed to pass on the benefit of this subsidy given to mechanized and traditional sector to common fish consumers. Besides it has failed to disclose the facts about chemical, biological and microbiological pollution of estuaries and offshore marine areas where fishing is done. All tidal estuaries are polluted (high nitrates, phosphates, heavy metals, oil, grease, agrochemical residues, coliforms etc). Fisheries department is silent on dangerous concentration of radioactive isotopes, toxic heavy metals, pesticide and insecticide residues, pharmacologically active substances and pathogens in fish and shellfish caught and sold in Goa.
On the contrary by hastening to declare Mugil cephalus, a species notorious for its capacity to accumulate toxic metals like cadmium and prone to red spot and parasitic diseases as a ‘state fish’, the government is endangering the lives of the consumers. A reputed MNC like Nestle well known for stringent quality standards and R&D was taken to task for negligible concentration of lead in some noodle samples. Ironically, there is more lead in our potable water, milk, tea, poultry products, vegetables and fish. In a study conducted in 1979, De Souza and Naqvi from NIO had analysed metal concentration in shevto from Vishakhapatanam. They checked zinc, manganese, iron, copper, nickel, cobalt and lead concentration in muscle, gills, brain, bone, eyes and liver. They proved that shevto accumulates these metals from surrounding waters. They found these metals in all tissues. Lead level was 3 to 16ppm in muscle, the edible part.
Shevto belongs to the mullet family (Mugiliformes: Mugilidae). These have a worldwide distribution and are found in tropical and temperate waters. Mugilidae family includes 24 genera and 72 species and the grey mullet Mugil cephalus can be cosmopolitan. Shevto can be produced in aquaculture but scientists are concerned about the pathologic potential of some parasites, in particular Myxosporea which represents one of the important groups of parasites infecting worldwide mullets. If samples of shevto are subjected to toxicological (especially polonium, radium, caesium, heavy metals, pesticides and insecticides, pharmacologically active substances), microbiological and pathological analysis then the fisheries department would repent for its hasty decision.
The gastrointestinal tract of fish is known to constitute one of the major infection routes like the skin and the gills and allows a favorable site for bacteria proliferation. A team of fish pathologists had isolated Myroides sp. during the course of grey mullet gut micro biota studies which they collected from government fish farm, Old Goa. The parasites which would be found in the shevtos of Goa are Myxobolus muelleri, Myxobolus ichkeulensis, Myxobolus episquamalis, Myxobolus exiguus, Myxobolus parvus, and Myxobolus spinacurvatura.
Fish consumers would be shocked to know that the shevto is virtually a factory of dangerous anthropogenic chemicals and parasites. Generally any species of flora or fauna is declared as ‘state species’ is consistent with well laid down state policy. This is a prerogative of Goa State Biodiversity Board under Biodiversity Act, 2002. It has been bypassed in declaring shevto as state fish. Fisheries department should not play with lives, health and safety of unsuspecting consumers by declining to commission detailed studies on quality of fish. Both state fisheries department and the Directorate Of Food and Drug Administration have failed to take expected co-ordinated action to inform the fish consumers on various provisions, rules and amendments to The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) related to fish and fish products in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation from 2011. They have failed to generate adequate publicity on draft amendment related to pharmacologically active substance prohibited for fish and fishery products.
The local authorities too are passive to engage FDA inspectors and labs to check the quality of marketed fish. So in announcing shevto as state fish, Goa government has committed a blunder which would fail the touchstone of hard science and stringent food safety regulations.

Jamshedpur walks for safe, hygienic food for all

In what was a first-of-its kind Walkathon held in the Steel City, people from walks of life — politicians, Superintendent Police (City), sporting luminaries, industry members, street food vendors, students, senior citizens and differently abled students — joined an estimated 2500-strong Jamshedpur Walkathon, Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan, organised by CII, FACE and its’ National Industry partners Cargill India, multistakeholder National Partners VOICE on Sunday to walk for the cause: Safe and Hygienic Food for All.
Among the notable personalities who joined the Jamshedpur Walkathon were Laxman Tudu, MLA, Ghatsila, Chandan Kumar Jha, Superintendent of Police (City), Jamshedpur, Aruna Mishra, Olympian boxer, Anand Sen, president, TQM & Steel Business, Tata Steel Ltd, A B Lall, Vice Chairman, CII Jharkhand, Ashim Sanyal, Chief Operating Officer, VOICE, A K Srivastava, Convener, CII Jharkhand, MSME Panel & President, Citizen Forum and Tapas Sahu, Co-Chairman CII YI, Jharkhand along with scores of industry members.
Chandan Kumar Jha, Superintendent of Police (City), Jamshedpur, praised CII for organising the Walkathon and said such awareness programmes need to be organised at regular intervals to generate greater awareness about the need for consuming safe and hygienic food, and also implementation of food safety practices at all levels.
The Jamshedpur Walkathon was marked by the parallel session on Food Safety Training of 60 Street Food Vendors. For cascading Food Safety knowledge to schoolchildren through interactive activities a Sit & Draw competition with 140 schoolchildren was also organised as a parallel forum at the Walkathon venue, the XLRI Grounds of Jamshedpur.
The Walkathon programme comprised several thematic Food Safety skits by Consumer VOICE and NASVI, Tribal Dance performances by Kala Mandir and music performance by the students of Jamshedpur Women’s College. Some of the other key activities associated with the Jamshedpur Safe Food Walkathon was a photography competitions on food safety in colleges and schools as a precursor to the Walkathon.
A B Lall said, “that this is a welcome step in the direction of food safety and hygiene and that day’s walkathon will act as a catalyst to improve food safety awareness in the country as well as drive the agenda of ‘safe food as everyone’s right’ through the Surakshit Khadya Abhiyan.”
Saugat Mukherjee, regional director, CII, Eastern Region, said in a statement, “The Safe Food Walkathon is part of CII’s resolute and sustained commitment to capacity building on food safety along with national industry partner, Cargill India, multi-stakeholder bodies National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), Consumer Body VOICE.”

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பறிமுதல் செய்யப்பட்ட ரூ.30 லட்சம் ஜவ்வரிசியை விடுவிக்க வலியுறுத்தல்

உணவுப் பாதுகாப்புத் துறை அதிகாரிகள் பறிமுதல் செய்த ரூ.30 லட்சம் மதிப்புள்ள ஜவ்வரிசியை சம்பந்தப்பட்ட வியாபாரிகளுக்கு வழங்க வேண்டும் என, சேலம் சேகோ சர்வ், ஸ்டார்ச் வியாபாரிகள் சங்கம் வலியுறுத்தியுள்ளது.

இதுதொடர்பாக அந்தச் சங்கத்தின் தலைவர் தாராசந்த் சுரானா, செயலர் விகாஸ் பாபு, முன்னாள் தலைவர் வெங்கட்ரமணன் ஆகியோர் செய்தியாளர்களிடம் வெள்ளிக்கிழமை கூறியது:

சேலத்தில் உள்ள சேகோ சர்வ் நிறுவனத்தில் விற்பனைக்கு வைக்கப்படும் ஜவ்வரிசிக்கு ஏலத்தின் மூலம் விலை வைத்து வியாபாரிகள் வாங்கி வெளிமாநிலங்களுக்கு ஏற்றுமதி செய்து வருகிறோம்.

இதனிடையே, எங்கள் சங்கத்தைச் சேர்ந்த 6 வியாபாரிகளிடம் உணவுப் பாதுகாப்புத் துறையினர் பறிமுதல் செய்த சுமார் ரூ.60 லட்சம் மதிப்பிலான ஜவ்வரிசியை திருப்பி வழங்காமல் வைத்துள்ளனர். இந்த ஜவ்வரிசியின் தற்போதைய மதிப்பு ரூ.30 லட்சம் ஆகும்.

சேகோ சர்வில் உள்ள ஆய்வகத்தில் பரிசோதனை செய்து தரமான ஜவ்வரிசி என்று அறிக்கை கிடைக்கப்பெற்றும் அதனை உணவுப் பாதுகாப்புத் துறையினர் ஏற்க மறுக்கின்றனர்.

கொல்கத்தாவில் உள்ள ஆய்வகத்தின் அறிக்கையையே உணவுப் பாதுகாப்புத் துறையினர் அனுமதிக்கின்றனர்.

ஜவ்வரிசி பரிசோதனை செய்வதில் உள்ள முரண்பாடுகளை நீக்க தமிழக அரசு நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும்.

இதுதொடர்பாக உணவுப் பாதுகாப்புத் துறை ஆணையர் குமார் ஜெயந்திடம் எடுத்துரைத்த பின்னர், ஜவ்வரிசியை வியாபாரிகளிடம் ஒப்படைக்க 2015 அக்டோபர் மாதம் உத்தரவு பிறப்பித்தார்.

ஆனால் உத்தரவு பிறப்பித்து 3 மாதங்கள் நெருங்கி விட்ட நிலையில் ஜவ்வரிசியை வியாபாரிகளுக்கு திரும்ப வழங்கப்படவில்லை.

மேலும், தங்களது கோரிக்கைகள் நிறைவேறும் வரை சேகோ சர்வ் நிர்வாகத்தில் நடத்தப்படும் ஜவ்வரிசி ஏலத்தில் கலந்து கொள்ள போவதில்லை என்று முடிவுசெய்து கடந்த ஜனவரி 5 ஆம் தேதி முதல் போராட்டம் நடத்தி வருகிறோம்.

எனவே, வியாபாரிகளிடம் இருந்து பறிமுதல் செய்த ஜவ்வரிசியை உடனே விடுவிக்க வேண்டும்.

சேலம் சேகோ சர்வ் நிறுவனத்தில் செயல்படும் பரிசோதனை கூடத்தை அங்கீகாரம் பெற்ற பரிசோதனை கூடமாக மாற்ற வேண்டும். இந்தப் போராட்டத்தால் நாள் ஒன்றுக்கு சுமார் ரூ.2 கோடி அளவிலான வர்த்தகம் பாதிக்கப்படுகிறது என்றனர்.

சேலம் சேகோசர்வ்வில் ஜவ்வரிசி கொள்முதல் முடக்கம்: உணவு பாதுகாப்பு அதிகாரி மீது வியாபாரிகள் குற்றச்சாட்டு

சேலம்: சேலம் சேகோசர்வ் நிறுவனத்தில் இருந்து, கலப்படம் உள்ள ஜவ்வரிசி மூட்டைகளை விற்பனை செய்வதற்கு, உணவு பாதுகாப்பு அதிகாரி தடை விதித்துள்ளார். இதனால், அங்கிருந்து, ஜவ்வரிசி, ஸ்டார்ச் மாவு கொள்முதல் செய்வதை வியாபாரிகள் நிறுத்தியுள்ளனர்.

சேலம், நாமக்கல், விழுப்புரம் மாவட்டத்தில், 350க்கும் மேற்பட்ட சேகோ ஆலைகள் உள்ளன. ஜவ்வரிசி, ஸ்டார்ச் உற்பத்தி செய்யும் ஆலை அதிபர்கள், அவற்றை, சேகோசர்வ் நிறுவனத்தில் ஒப்படைத்து, ஏலம் அடிப்படையில் பணத்தை பெற்றுகொள்கின்றனர். அங்குள்ள வியாபாரிகள், தரத்துக்கு ஏற்றாற்போல் விலை வைத்து கொள்முதல் செய்கின்றனர். பின், அவற்றை வட மாநிலங்களுக்கு விற்பனைக்கு அனுப்புகின்றனர்.

1,000 மூட்டைகளுக்கு சீல்: ஓராண்டுக்கு முன், வணிகவரித்துறை அதிகாரிகள், சில லாரிகளை மடக்கி பிடித்தனர். அதில் இருந்த ஜவ்வரிசி மூட்டைகளை, உணவு பாதுகாப்பு அலுவலர் அனுராதா வசம் ஒப்படைத்தனர். அவர் ஆய்வு செய்தபோது, ரசாயன கலப்படம் இருப்பது தெரியவந்தது. பின், சேலம் மற்றும் கொல்கத்தாவில் உள்ள உணவு பகுப்பாய்வு கூடத்துக்கு அனுப்பி வைத்தார். கலப்படம் இருப்பது உறுதி செய்யப்பட்டதால், 50 கிலோ, 90 கிலோ எடையுடைய, 1,000 மூட்டைகள், குடோனிலேயே சீல் வைக்கப்பட்டன. அவை விற்பனை செய்வதற்கு தடை விதிக்கப்பட்டது.

கொள்முதல் நிறுத்தம்: வியாபாரிகள் போராடியபோதும், அந்த மூட்டைகளை விற்பனைக்கு கொண்டு வர முடியவில்லை. கடந்த, 5ம் தேதி முதல், ஜவ்வரிசி கொள்முதல் செய்வதை நிறுத்தி விட்டனர். அரசு தலையிட்டு, இப்பிரச்னைக்கு தீர்வு காண வேண்டும் என வியாபாரிகள் கோரிக்கை விடுத்துள்ளனர்.

சேலம் சேகோ மற்றும் ஸ்டார்ச் வியாபாரிகள் சங்க தலைவர் தாராசந்த்சுரானா மற்றும் நிர்வாகிகள் கூறியதாவது: எங்களுடைய சங்கத்தைச் சேர்ந்த ஆறு பேருடைய, 60 லட்சம் ரூபாய் மதிப்புள்ள ஜவ்வரிசியை, தரமற்றவை என குறிப்பிட்டு, உணவு பாதுகாப்பு அதிகாரி தடை செய்துள்ளார். ஓராண்டுகளாகியும், அவற்றை எடுக்க முடியவில்லை. மாநில உணவு பாதுகாப்புத்துறை கமிஷனரை சந்தித்து முறையிட்டோம். அவர், ஜவ்வரிசியை விடுவிக்கக்கோரி உத்தரவிட்டார். சேலம் அதிகாரி அதற்கு அனுமதி மறுக்கிறார். அரசு தலையிட்டு, இப்பிரச்னைக்கு முடிவு காண வேண்டும். அங்கீகாரம் பெற்ற பரிசோதனை கூடமாக, சேலம் சேகோசர்வை உருவாக்க வேண்டும். கடந்த, 5ம் தேதி முதல், கொள்முதல் செய்வதை நிறுத்தி வைத்துள்ளோம். இவ்வாறு அவர்கள் கூறினர்.

ரசாயன கலப்படம்: சேலம் உணவு பாதுகாப்பு அலுவலர் அனுராதா கூறியதாவது: கமிஷனரை பொறுத்தவரை, விதிகளுக்கு உட்பட்டு, ஜவ்வரிசியை அனுமதியுங்கள் என்று தான் கூறியுள்ளார். ஆனால், வியாபாரிகள், 'அவர் உத்தரவிட்டுள்ளார், நீங்கள் ஏன் அனுமதி மறுக்கிறீர்கள்' என, கேட்கின்றனர். சில உற்பத்தியாளர்கள், வெளிர்நிறத்துக்காக ரசாயன கலப்பு செய்கின்றனர். மார்க்கெட்டில் அது விற்பனைக்கு ஏற்றதாக உள்ளதால், வியாபாரிகள் அதை விரும்புகின்றனர். ஆனால், பொதுமக்கள் பாதிக்கப்படும் சூழல் உள்ளது. அதனால் தான், வியாபாரிகள் வைத்திருந்த, 1,000 ஜவ்வரிசி மூட்டைகளுக்கு தடை விதித்துள்ளேன். இவ்வாறு அவர் கூறினார்.

Sago merchants demand return of seized goods

Members of Salem Sago and Starch Merchants’ Association addressing reporters in Salem on Friday.

Stating that samples of sago taken by the Food Safety officials had confirmed to the standards by the regional laboratory, members of Salem Sago and Starch Merchants’ Association demanded that the seized products worth Rs. 60 lakh should be immediately returned to merchants.

Addressing media persons here on Friday, association president Tarachand Surana and secretary Vikas Sabu said that the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department had seized over 1,200 bags of sago from six merchants six months ago. The Government Food Laboratory in Udayapatti in the city had found the samples conferring to the standards. But the samples were again sent to Central Food Laboratory in Kolkata that declared it as unsafe.

“The lab in Kolkata has the facility to screen only palm sago and not the sago made from tapioca,” they added. They wanted the laboratory in Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers Service Industrial Cooperative Society Limited (Sagoserve) to be accredited so that samples could be tested here.

The members said that they met Commissioner of Food Safety, Kumar Jayant, and presented their case who later passed an order dated October 16, 2015. The order said that if the samples taken from the seized quantity conferred to the standards, the seized quantity should be returned to the merchants within five days from the receipt of the report. “But, it is more than six months that the products were not returned to the merchants. The market price of the products during the seizure was Rs. 60 lakh and now it has dropped to Rs. 30 lakh.”

When contacted, District Designated Officer T. Anuradha told The Hindu that as per rule 2.4.3 of Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011, one sample could be sent to referral lab which in this case had declared the product as unsafe.

FSSAI's ban on Maggi noodles is unreasonable: Nestle to SC

The company also complained about the arbitrary, unreasonable manner in which the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India had banned the sales of MaggiNestle India on Friday opposed in the Supreme Court a plea by the food regulator to stay a Bombay High Court order that allowed the company to resume sales of Maggi noodles in the country if fresh laboratory tests found the product fit for human consumption.

The company also complained about the arbitrary, unreasonable and non-transparent manner in which the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India had banned the sales of Maggi noodles in June after samples were found to contain monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer, and excessive levels of lead.

"The action of the food authority was arbitrary and high-handed insofar as samples were taken only from three variants, however, all nine variants were banned," Nestle said in its first response to a court notice on the FSSAI's challenge to the Bombay High Court order. The FSSAI had also challenged the Bombay court's decision that all such tests should be carried out by accredited labs.

This would render most testing facilities in the country useless, the authority claimed. Nestle said the ruling was in public interest and that non-accredited labs would destroy the credibility of the food-testing regime. The company claimed that it wasn't given adequate opportunity to prove that Maggi noodles were safe for human consumption.

"It is only when contamination of food is an imminent threat that immediate order of prohibition can be passed...whereas there was no risk analysis made by the food authorities to determine the extent of damage that would be caused by consumption of the product," Nestle said in an affidavit.

The company said it should have been first told how its product did not meet the requirements and asked to 

comply with it.

The FSSAI banned the product and issued a show-cause notice later, asking why the product approval shouldn't be cancelled. The company said the first round of testing was done by labs that were not approved to detect the presence of lead in samples.

The FSSAI had directed that tests be made for lead and monosodium glutamate. The Bombay High Court's order permitting Nestle to resume sales following two fresh tests - of old and new samples - was therefore right, the company said.

The samples were taken by the food safety officer and cleared tests for lead conducted by three accredited labs. Sales resumed on November 9 after the tests showed that lead was within permissible limits. Nestle has resumed production of Maggi noodles at all five of its plants - in Punjab, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Goa and Himachal Pradesh.

Therefore, there was no need for any further stay on the high court order allowing fresh sales, Nestle contended. The company claimed it had sent fresh samples abroad to labs in Europe and all of them had declared Maggi safe for consumption. Nestle has also sought a stay from the top court on proceedings pending against it in the national consumer court.

Ban on tobacco extended by 1 yr

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Friday extended the ban on gutkha and pan masala across the state by another year.

Under the exercise of the powers conferred to the commissioner of food safety under section 30 of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, a press communique stated that the state hereby prohibits the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of gutkha / pan masala which contains tobacco and nicotine as ingredients and chewing tobacco products like chap tobacco, pure tobacco, khaini, kharra, scented tobacco, flavoured tobacco packed in pouches / sachets / containers etc., or by whatever name it is called in the entire state of Telangana for a period of one Year with effect from January 10, 2016.

No person shall himself or by any person on his behalf shall manufacture, store, distribute, transport or sell eatables which contain tobacco and nicotine as ingredients.

Contravention of the prohibition order is an offence and punishable with imprisonment/fine under the provision of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

After ban on sale or distribution of Gutka/Pan Masala, now Punjab bans manufacturing also

The Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal ordered to ban the manufacturing of "Gutka/Pan Masala", processed/flavored/scented chewing tobacco and any other food products containing tobacco or nicotine in the state.

The state had already renewed the ban on the sale or distribution of "Gutka/Pan Masala", processed/flavored/scented chewing tobacco and any other food products containing tobacco or nicotine in the state from 01 January, 2016. In view of greater public interest, the Punjab Chief Minister has ordered for the ban the manufacturing of such products.

In the month of November 2015, an article about Cool Lip tobacco product was published. The article mentioned how Children Against Tobacco (CAT) had reported about the sale of "Cool Lip" products near the schools in Chennai.

In relation to this,Tamil Nadu People's Forum for Tobacco Control (TNPFTC) identified that the product is being manufactured in Punjab and sent a formal letter to Government of Punjab and the Food Safety Department. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has considered the issue and asked the state Food Safety Department to take action on the issue.

With the advocacy of the National Tobacco Control Community, the Government of Punjab has taken this advanced measure in order to abolish the presence of tobacco. The Government of Punjab has been proactive and taken the pro-public step. Due to this step, products such as Cool Lip will not be manufactured henceforth in Punjab.

However, back in Tamil Nadu, the Government has not taken any action against the sale and distribution of banned tobacco products. It makes one wonder whether the Government has interest in the health of the public and especially interest towards the health of the children. It is imperative now that the Tamil Nadu Government takes stringent action against the sale and distribution of banned tobacco products.

TNPFTC has appreciated the contribution of Media in strengthening the tobacco control initiatives.

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வெல்லத்தில் கலப்பட புகார் எதிரொலி உணவு பாதுகாப்புத்துறையினர் கிடங்குகளில் திடீர் ஆய்வு மாதிரி சோதனைக்கு அனுப்பி வைப்பு

சேலம், ஜன.8:
பொங் கல் பண் டிகை அடுத்த வாரம் கொண் டா டப் பட உள் ளது. பொங் க லை யொட்டி சேலத் தில் ஓம லூர், தின் னப் பட்டி, தீவட் டிப் பட்டி, டேனீஷ் பேட்டை, காம லா பு ரம் உள் பட பல பகு தி யில் உள்ள கரும்பு ஆலை க ளில் அதிக அள வில் வெல் லம் உற் பத்தி செய் யப் பட்டு வரு கி றது.
இங்கு உற் பத்தி செய் யப் ப டும் வெல் லத்தை உற் பத் தி யா ளர் கள் செவ் வாய்ப் பேட்டை வெல்ல மண் டி யில் விற் பனை செய் கின் ற னர். வெல் லத் தில் கலப் ப டம் இருப் ப தாக சேலம் மாவட்ட உணவு பாது காப்பு நிய மன அலு வ லர் டாக் டர் அனு ரா தா வுக்கு புகார் கள் சென் றது.
அதன் அடிப் ப டை யில், சேலம் செவ் வாய்ப் பேட்டை சுடு காடு ரோட் டில் உள்ள வெல்ல கிடங் கு க ளில் சேலம் உணவு பாது காப் புத் துறை அதி காரி டாக் டர் அனு ராதா தலை மை யில் அதி கா ரி கள் நேற்று காலை ஆய்வு மேற் கொண் ட னர். அப் போது கெமிக் கல் கலந்து உற் பத்தி செய் யப் ப டும் வெல் லத்தை விற் பனை செய்ய வேண் டாம் என வியா பா ரி க ளுக்கு, அனு ராதா அறி வு றுத் தி னார். தொடர்ந்து விற் ப னைக்கு வந் தி ருந்த வெல் லத்தை மாதிரி எடுத்து, உடை யாப் பட் டி யில் உள்ள உணவு பகுப் பாய்வு கூடத் திற்கு அனுப்பி வைத் தார்.
இது குறித்து மாவட்ட உணவு பாது காப்பு நிய மன அலு வ லர் டாக் டர் அனு ராதா கூறி ய தா வது:
சேலம் மாவட் டத் தில் உற் பத்தி செய் யப் ப டும் வெல் லத்தை விற் ப னைக் காக உற் பத் தி யா ளர் கள் செவ் வாய் பேட் டைக்கு கொண்டு வரு கின் ற னர். இந்த வெல் லத் தில் கலப் ப டம் இருப் ப தாக புகார் வந் தது. அதன் அடிப் ப டை யில் இங் குள்ள வெல்ல குடோன் க ளில் வெல் லத்தை ஆய்வு செய் தோம். வெல்ல உற் பத் தி யின் போது, கெமிக் கல் மற் றும் அஸ்கா சர்க் கரை, மைதா உள் ளிட் டவை கலந்து உற் பத்தி செய் கின் ற னர்.
இது குறித்து விழிப் பு ணர்வு ஏற் ப டுத்தி வரு கி றோம். ஆனா லும் தொடர்ந்து கெமிக் கல் கலந்து உற் பத்தி செய் வ தாக புகார் கள் வந் தது. தொடர் புகார் கார ண மாக வெல்ல குடோன் க ளில் ஆய்வு செய்து மாதிரி சேக ரித் துள் ளோம். மேலும் வியா பா ரி கள், விற் ப னைக்கு கொண்டு வரப் ப டும் வெல்ல மூட் டை க ளில் உற் பத் தி யா ளர் கள் முக வரி உள் ளதா என பார்த்து வாங்க வேண் டும் என அறி வு றுத் தி யுள் ளோம். பாது காப் பற்ற நிலை யில் வெல் லம் விற் ப னைக்கு வைக் கப் பட் டி ருந்த 3 குடோன் க ளின் உரி மை யா ளர் க ளுக்கு நோட் டீஸ் வழங் கி யுள் ளோம். ஆய் வின் போது பூட் டி யி ருந்த வெல்ல குடோன் உரி மை யா ளர் க ளுக்கு தக வல் அளித் துள் ளோம். அவர் கள் வர வில்லை என் றால் குடோன் களை பூட்டி சீல் வைக்க நட வ டிக்கை எடுக் கப் ப டும் என்று எச் ச ரித் துள் ளோம்.  இவ் வாறு டாக் டர் அனு ராதா கூறி னார்.
கெட்டி தன் மைக் காக மைதா மாவு கலப்பு
கடந்த காலங் க ளில் வெல் லம் உற் பத்தி கரும் புச் சாற் றில் இருந்து உற் பத்தி செய் யப் பட்டு வந் தது. கரும் புச் சாற் றில் உற் பத்தி செய் யப் ப டும் வெல் லம் ‘டார்க் பிர வுன்’ கல ரில் இருக் கும். இந்த வெல் லம் உட லுக்கு எவ் வித தீங் கும் ஏற் ப டாது. ஆனால் கடந்த சில ஆண் டாக வெல் லம் உற் பத் தி யில் கரும் புச் சா றுக்கு பதி லாக சர்க் கரை 70 சத வீ த மும், கரும் புச் சாறு 20 சத வீ தம், மைதா மாவு 10 சத வீ த மும் சேர்க் கப் ப டு கி றது. வெளிர் மஞ் சள் நிறம் வர கெமிக் கல் கலக் கப் ப டு கி றது. கடந்த சில ஆண் டாக வெல் லம் உற் பத் தி யில் சர்க் கரை மட் டும் கலந்து வந் த னர். ஆனால் சமீப கால மாக வெல் லம் கெட்டி தன் மை யாக வர மைதா மாவை கலந்து உற் பத்தி செய் கின் ற னர். ஒரி ஜி னில் கரும் புச் சாற் றில் உற் பத்தி செய் யப் பட்ட வெல் லத்தை அனைத்து தரப்பு மக் க ளும் உண் ண லாம். ஆனால் கெமிக் கல் கலந்து உற் பத்தி செய் யப் ப டும் வெல் லத் தில் பாதி அள வுக்கு மேல் சர்க் கரை உள் ளது. இது போன்ற உண் ப தால் சர்க் கரை நோய் அதி க ரிப் ப தோடு வயிறு எரிச் ச லும் உண் டா கும் என்று அதி கா ரி கள் கூறி னர்.

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கலப்படப் புகார்: வெல்லக் கிடங்குகளில் சோதனை

சேலத்தில் கலப்படப் புகார் காரணமாக உணவுப் பாதுகாப்புத் துறை அதிகாரிகள் வெல்லக் கிடங்குகளில் வியாழக்கிழமை திடீர் சோதனை மேற்கொண்டு, வெல்ல விற்பனைக்குத் தடை உத்தரவு பிறப்பித்துள்ளனர்.
பொங்கல் பண்டிகையை முன்னிட்டு சேலம் மாவட்டத்தில் வெல்லம் விற்பனை சூடுபிடித்துள்ளனது.
இந்தநிலையில், சேலத்தில் தயார் செய்து விற்பனைக்காக வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ள வெல்லத்தில் கலப்படங்கள் இருப்பதாகவும், வெல்லத்தில் சர்க்கரை மற்றும் மைதா கலந்து விற்பதாகவும் புகார் வந்தது.
இதைத்தொடர்ந்து, சேலம் மாவட்ட உணவுப் பாதுகாப்புத் துறை நியமன அலுவலர் மருத்துவர் அனுராதா தலைமையிலானக் குழுவினர் செவ்வாய்பேட்டை பகுதியில் செயல்பட்டு வரும் வெல்லம் விற்பனை கிடங்குகளில் வியாழக்கிழமை காலை திடீர் சோதனை மேற்கொண்டனர்.
அப்போது, அங்கு மூட்டைகளாக அடுக்கி வைக்கப்பட்டிருந்த வெல்லத்தில் சர்க்கரை மற்றும் ரசாயனங்கள் கலந்து தயாரிக்கப்பட்ட வெல்ல மூட்டைகளும், நாட்டு சர்க்கரை மூட்டைகளும் விற்பனைக்கு வைக்கப்பட்டிருந்தது கண்டுபிடிக்கப்பட்டது.
இதையடுத்து, கலப்படம் செய்து தயாரிக்கப்பட்ட வெல்லம் மூட்டைகளை பறிமுதல் செய்த அதிகாரிகள், அதனை விற்பனை செய்வதற்கும் தடை விதித்தனர்.
மேலும், வெல்லம் மற்றும் நாட்டுச் சர்க்கரைகளில் மாதிரிகளைச் சேகரித்து உணவுப் பகுப்பாய்வுக் கூடத்துக்கு சோதனைக்கு அனுப்பி வைத்தனர்.
இதில் அதிகாரிகள் சோதனை நடத்திய 6 கிடங்குகளில் பகுப்பாய்வு அறிக்கை வரும் வரை கலப்பட வெல்லங்களை விற்பனை செய்யக்கூடாது என்று தடை உத்தரவு பிறப்பிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
இதுகுறித்து உணவுப் பாதுகாப்புத் துறை நியமன அலுவலர் மருத்துவர் அனுராதா கூறியது:
சேலத்தில் உள்ள வெல்லக் கிடங்குகளில் சர்க்கரை 80 சதவீத அளவுக்கும், கரும்பு பால் 20 சதவீத அளவுக்கும், கலர் பவுடர் மற்றும் மைதா மாவு கொண்டு தயாரிக்கப்பட்ட வெளிர் மஞ்சள் நிறமுடைய கலப்படமிக்க வெல்லம் விற்பதாகப் புகார் வந்தது.
அதன்பேரில், 6 கிடங்குகளில் சோதனை செய்துள்ளோம். கலப்படமிக்க வெளிர் மஞ்சள் நிறமுடைய வெல்லத்தின் மாதிரிகள் சேகரிக்கப்பட்டு, பகுப்பாய்வுக் கூடத்துக்கு அனுப்பி வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. சோதனை முடியும் வரையில் வெல்லத்தை விற்பனை செய்யக்கூடாது என உத்தரவிடப்பட்டுள்ளது. இந்தக் கலப்பட வெல்லம் அதிக சுவையுடன் இருக்கும்.
இதைப் பயன்படுத்தினால் உடலுக்கு கேடு வரும். நீரில் போட்டால் விரைவில் கரைந்துவிடும் தன்மை கொண்டது.
நுகர்வோர் அடர் பழுப்பு நிறத்தில் உள்ள கலப்படமில்லாத வெல்லத்தை வாங்கி பயன்படுத்த வேண்டும். வெளிர் மஞ்சள் நிற வெல்லத்தை வாங்கக் கூடாது என்றார்.

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DINAMALAR NEWS

கன்னியாகுமரியில் கடைகளில் உணவு பாதுகாப்பு அதிகாரிகள் சோதனை

கன் னி யா கு மரி, ஜன.8:
சர் வ தேச சுற் றுலா தல மான கன் னி யா கு ம ரி யில் தின மும் உள் நாட்டு வெளி நாட்டு பய ணி கள் ஏரா ளம் வந்து செல் கின் ற னர். தற் போது சப ரி மலை சீசனை முன் னிட்டு தின மும் ஆயி ரக் க ணக் கான ஐயப்ப பக் தர் க ளும் வந்து செல் கின் ற னர். கலெக் டர் உத் த ர வின் பேரில் நேற்று மாவட்ட உணவு பாது காப்பு துறை நிய மன அலு வ லர் டாக் டர் சாலோ டீ சன் தலை மை யில் நாகர் கோ வில் உணவு பாது காப்பு துறை அலு வ லர் சங் கர நாரா ய ணன், அகஸ் தீஸ் வ ரம் வட் டார உணவு பாது காப்பு அலு வ லர் பிர வீண் ரகு ஆகி யோர் காந்தி மண் ட பம், திரி வேணி சங் க மம் கடற் க ரை யில் உள்ள கடை கள் மற் றும் கடற் கரை சாலை யில் உள்ள கடை க ளில் திடீர் சோதனை நடத் தி னர். இதில் சுகா தா ரம் இல் லா மல் திறந்து வைக் கப் பட் டி ருந்த உணவு பொருட் கள், காலா வ தி யான உணவு பொருட் கள், குளிர் பா னங் கள் போன் ற வற்றை பறி மு தல் செய்து அழித் த னர். 

 

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