Tag: Dr. S.L. Ravindra

Use of banned food dye: Official warns of legal action
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Use of banned food dye: Official warns of legal action

November 26, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. S.L. Ravindra, Statistical Officer of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) Department in Mysuru district, has issued a stern warning to food manufacturers against the use of tartrazine, a banned artificial colour, in the preparation of spicy mixtures. Despite previous advisories, Dr. Ravindra revealed that the illegal practice persists. “If 10 samples…

Unsafe fitness supplements, protein powders under scanner
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Unsafe fitness supplements, protein powders under scanner

November 3, 2025

FSSAI orders testing of samples, lab analysis amid health concerns Mysore/Mysuru: Athletes and gym-goers frequently consume various types of protein powders. However, many of these supplements pose health risks and have led to serious side effects — and in some cases, even life-threatening complications. In response to the Government directive, the Food Safety and Drug…

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