FISS explains the reason behind using ethylene oxide in spices

As per Ashwin, ethyelne oxide is used in spices for the health of people. If the spices used in food are not processed properly, microbiological parameters like Salmonella, E-Coli, Aflatoxin, and Colifrom are found in them; all of these are also dangerous for the body.

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FSSAI alerts traders to ensure compliance with prohibition of calcium carbide in fruit ripening

FSSAI is also advising Food Safety Departments of States/UTs to remain vigilant and take serious action and deal stringently against person(s) indulging in such unlawful practices as per the provisions of FSS Act, 2006 and Rules/Regulations made thereunder, the Ministry of Family and Health Welfare informed in a press release.

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WHO, experts meet to strategise strengthening community engagement; resilience in health emergencies

"Strengthening the WHO's engagement with communities to enhance health outcomes and protect against emergencies is a top priority," said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia.

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"Ethylene oxide treatment done only for health of people", says FISS on ban on spices

​According to FISS, India's reputation as the leading producer and exporter of spices has been tarnished by recent export recalls due to the presence of ethylene oxide residues in food. Numerous reports have emerged regarding the use of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) in spices and spice products. It's important to clarify that Ethylene oxide is not a pesticide.

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Set up system for reporting adverse events: Regulator to medical device companies

​The health ministry earlier launched the MVPI with the objective to improve patient safety by monitoring, recording and analysing the root cause of adverse events or risks associated with the use of medical devices including in-vitro diagnostics by healthcare professionals or patients/users and suggesting regulatory bodies for appropriate action.

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Covishield scare is scamsters' latest weapon to get your personal information

​Several Kolkatans have recently received calls from persons claiming to be from the health department, inquiring whether they were administered Covishield or Covaxin, and then proceeding to collect personal details like Aadhaar number. Some others have received IVRS (interactive voice response system) calls with a recorded voice, also seeking vaccine-related information.

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Privatisation worsens health outcome of patients: Lancet

The review found that the conversion reduced "the comprehensiveness and generosity of care". Privatised hospitals decreased their staffing levels, especially of the highest qualified nurses.

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