Tukaram Mundhe’s food order for festivals: What Maharashtra FDA Commissioner said about food safety rulesMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe clarified the new food safety directive. This order aims to monitor and prevent food adulterati...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety authorities are stepping up their scrutiny of eateries nationwide, leading to the suspension of operations and the seiz...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Swiggy launches dedicated food safety helpline, in-app channel for customers to report order-related concernsSwiggy has introduced a dedicated helpline and an in-app channel for food safety concerns. Customers can now report issues by calling a spe...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Popularity was never my goal; what matters is public health: FDA Commissioner Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe prioritizes public health over personal popularity. He has taken action against 12,083 establis...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
2 years, Rs 6 lakh and a failed test: Indian man living in Norway reveals why getting a driving licence is so tough. ‘They were not testing whether I could drive a car.’In stark contrast to India's more relaxed approach, Norway's driving license acquisition process is rigorous and comprehensive. One Indian ...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Iftaar to langar to marriage: FDA nod now must in MaharashtraMaharashtra FDA now requires prior permission for organizing religious and social food events. Organizers must provide caterer and ingredie...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Nepal billionaire’s Wai Wai maker faces FSSAI action in India over unhygienic Rajasthan factoryIndia has taken a strong stance on food safety, ordering a Nepali firm to stop production after discovering unsanitary practices in its fac...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
From viral posts to raids: How online anger is reshaping India’s food-safety crackdownSocial media outrage is driving India's food-safety crackdown across the nation. Viral posts expose hygiene issues, prompting increased gov...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
FSSAI issued clear directives to 5-star hotels emphasising zero tolerance for any violations ahead of BRICS Summit: SourcesFSSAI met with leading five-star hotels regarding food safety violations. The authority emphasized zero tolerance for any breaches of hygie...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Restaurants step up food safety; UpGrad seals Unacademy dealHappy Wednesday! India’s food safety crackdown is forcing restaurants to clean up their kitchens and supply chains. This and more in today’...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Restaurants tighten supply chains, hygiene standards amid crackdownIndia’s food safety crackdown is prompting restaurants and food delivery platforms to tighten checks on ingredients, suppliers, hygiene and...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
You don't use unwashed glasses then why drink straight from cold-drink cans? Food-safety guidance says cleaning it is very importantDrinking a cold drink straight from the can is a common habit, especially when the beverage is already chilled and there is no glass around...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA suspends Blinkit, 2 Mumbai eateries’ food licences over serious hygiene violationsIn a significant regulatory move, the Maharashtra FDA has suspended food licenses for a Blinkit center and two popular Mumbai restaurants a...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Karnataka food safety department inspects sweet units, seizes food products worth Rs 6 lakhKarnataka food safety officials seized products valued at Rs 5.99 lakh during a special inspection drive. The drive targeted sweet manufact...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Ladakh orders strict food safety checks, warns 8,800 FBOs of Rs 10 lakh penalty, jail for violationsLadakh administration orders strict food safety crackdown on nearly 8,800 food business operators. Penalties range up to ten lakh rupees an...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
3 govt office canteens shut in Goa after FDA finds structural, hygiene lapsesGoa's Food and Drug Administration has halted three government canteens. Serious structural deficiencies and poor kitchen hygiene were obse...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Court stops FSSAI from cancelling ITC's licence over its '100%' claimsThe Delhi High Court has restrained FSSAI from cancelling ITC's licence. This action follows a dispute over the "100%" claim on Aashirvaad ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST