Our cities might be sitting on top of a volcano of antibiotic contamination of food items, according to a study by the Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
Highlighting extensive antibiotic abuse by farmers, the study has found disturbingly high levels of the anti-bacterial compounds in 11 out of 12 samples of bottled honey collected from Delhi
Agartala, Sept 7: To prevent rampant use of chemicals in food items for preservation, the Tripura Health Department has initiated a move to impart training to food inspectors to implement the Food Safety Standards Act 2006.
Director, Health Service (Preventive Medicine) Dr R K Dhar said here today that Calcium Carbide was being used for preservation and early ripening of fruits while Melamine and
Fish consumption is regarded as the primary pathway of methylmercury (MeHg) exposure for most people in the world. However, in the inland regions of China, most residents eat little fish, but they live in areas contaminated with mercury (Hg). To investigate salient MeHg exposure for the general adult population in Guizhou, Zhang et al. (p.
In this second version of the Safe Food Guide, Greenpeace reassesses the scenario in India with respect to the use of genetically modified organisms, consumer attitudes towards GMOs and behaviour of popular food brands. In 2010, in consumer opinion poll conducted by GfK Mode, over half of the citizens questioned in India (53%) said they would reject food containing GMOs.
MUMBAI: In wake of the collision between two ships and the subsequent oil spill off the coast here, BMC has started conducting random checks of seafood items in civic markets to ensure they are hygienic and contamination-free.
A NEW technology that helps consumers and retailers identify food and medicine contamination early in the supply chain could soon grace your neighbourhood retailer.
This 17 nation survey on consumer behavior and environmental impact by National Geographic & Globescan revealed that environmentally friendly behaviour in 10 of 17 countries has increased and India has the most sustainable consumption pattern.
