consumer health
FSSAI Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Adulterated Milk Products to Protect Consumer Health
Dec 17, 2025 01:27 am CST
India's food safety regulator FSSAI has ordered all states to implement a special enforcement drive targeting adulterated milk products. The nationwide initiative includes rigorous inspections of dairy producers, sample collection, and strict actions against violators to ensure food safety, prevent fraud, and protect public health across India.
Walmart Eliminating Synthetic Dyes and 30 Food Additives from Private Brands by 2027: A Major Shift in Retail Food Standards
Oct 02, 2025 11:17 am CST
Walmart announces a comprehensive plan to remove synthetic food dyes and 30 other ingredients from approximately 1,000 private-label products by January 2027, reflecting changing consumer preferences and regulatory attention toward food additives. The initiative primarily affects the Great Value brand and represents one of retail's most significant voluntary reformulation efforts, though experts note some targeted additives are already banned or rarely used in US food production.