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Love samosa, pakoras and vada pav? FSSAI issues fresh warning on newspaper-wrapped street snacks. Here's why it could be riskyIndia's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has reissued a stern warning against using newspapers for wrapping, serving, or storing food like sam...
FSSAI asks Blinkit to explain consumer illness linked to curd orderIndia's food regulator FSSAI has asked quick commerce firm Blinkit for an explanation. This follows a complaint from a person who reportedl...
FSSAI sends notice to IRCTC after viral video shows utensils being washed in train toiletFSSAI Notice to IRCTC: A viral video has ignited controversy over food hygiene on Indian Railways. It allegedly shows catering staff washin...
Supreme Court pulls up Centre over food safety failures, seeks auditThe Supreme Court has directed the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to explain why a nationwide performance audi...
Rs 199 for a diet coke: How Q-commerce is capitalizing on India's canned drink deficitImported cans of Diet Coke, Coke Zero, 7 Up Zero Sugar and other soft drinks are being sold on quick commerce platforms at nearly five time...
Food packs still don't tell the full story: Firms make selective label changes as FSSAI rules gather dustFood companies are now adding voluntary health information to some product labels. These front-of-pack declarations mention sugar, salt, an...
200 kg of unhygienic peda found near Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple; Authorities launch strict crackdownAuthorities in Uttar Pradesh have launched a crackdown on unhygienic sweet shops near the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. During sur...
Gujarat saunf adulteration: 3,500 kg of fennel seeds dyed with unsafe chemicals seized in major raidThe Gujarat Food Safety Department seized more than 3,500 kilograms of allegedly adulterated fennel seeds from Ganapati Cleaning Factory in...
Karnataka HC stays FSSAI advisory on use of Ashwagandha in major relief to US-based Kerry Inc, 7 other firmsIn a significant decision, the Karnataka High Court has granted temporary relief to eight businesses, including Kerry Inc, putting a hold o...
Your fridge could be making you sick: Experts explain how to correctly store food in your refrigeratorAs temperatures rise, the FSSAI warns of common fridge storage mistakes increasing food poisoning risks. Proper separation of raw and cooke...
Poor-quality eggs sold online? FSSAI seeks explanation from Blinkit amid customer complaints; know safe storage tips and health benefits of consuming eggsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has summoned quick-commerce platform Blinkit to explain consumer complaints regarding the sale of poor-quali...
Food safety watchdog FSSAI seeks detailed explanation from Blinkit on poor quality egg complaintsIndia's food regulator FSSAI has asked quick-commerce firm Blinkit for an explanation. This follows consumer complaints about poor-quality ...
Your "healthy" alkaline water may not be safe: FSSAI finds black particles, unapproved substance in Gujarat factory raidThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized over Rs 31 lakh worth of alkaline water from a Gujarat-based manufacturer due t...
On their toes: Brands step up anti-counterfeit drive as fake products flood marketsCompanies are fighting a rising tide of fake goods. Brands from toothpaste to cigarettes are changing packaging and tightening checks. Coun...
High TPC levels! Dark, degraded oil found in popular fast food chain: Study explains its impact on your healthA recent food safety scare has put the spotlight on reused cooking oil risks after a KFC outlet in Kondapur, Hyderabad was reportedly found...
ORS sales melt in March after govt's stricter labelling normsIndia’s oral rehydration solution (ORS) market has declined after regulatory action restricted the labelling of sugary drinks as ORS, affec...
FSSAI directs food manufacturers to use only Ashwagandha roots, extracts; not leavesFood safety regulator FSSAI has issued a directive to all food businesses. Only Ashwagandha roots and their extracts are permitted for use....
Bengaluru food poisoning: Nearly 100 employees fall sick after eating idli-vada at office canteen; What FSSAI says about these foods you eat dailyIn a suspected food poisoning incident in Bengaluru, 97 employees fell ill after consuming fermented foods like idli, vada, and sambar-rice...
Drug regulator oversight sought for nutraceuticals; NGO flags quality, pricing concernsA Gujarat NGO is pushing the government to regulate nutraceuticals like medicines. They cite concerns about product quality and unregulated...
Mangoes, bananas, papayas under watch: FSSAI crackdown begins over illegal 'masala' use for ripening; What India’s top food regulator is warningFood Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a fresh directive to states to intensify action against the illegal use of artifici...