Viveat Susan Pinto / Mumbai August 16, 2010, 0:39 IST

Paves way for their use in carbonated drinks

LUCKNOW: In the fierce tussle over who shall have the overriding powers to decide

Is the sparkling liquid harmless as claimed, asks FREDDY DIAS
The twang of an aerated bottle being opened brings forth a foaming and bubbling drink. You sip on it; and it feels exhilarating. The sparkling liquid, it is claimed, is free from alcohol and other habit-forming drugs. But is it harmless?

Rana Kapoor

The recent occurrence of serious food scares and food contamination events

New Delhi: Waking up to the dangers associated with the prevailing practice of artificial ripening of fruits, the ministry of health & family welfare has shot off letters to state authorities to raise their vigil against the use of carbide gas for ripening fruit.

Aarti Dhar

NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked the States and Union Territories to ensure prevention of use of carbide gas for premature ripening of fruits.

A NEW technology that helps consumers and retailers identify food and medicine contamination early in the supply chain could soon grace your neighbourhood retailer.

Sharadha Narayanan | ENS

Red Bull has 329 parts per million caffeine, while the permitted level in the country is 145 ppm