Front-of-pack labels: Food Inc bats for per-serving benchmark in SC, not FSSAI’s ‘per 100 gm’ planThe All-India Food Processors' Association has intervened in the Supreme Court regarding proposed nutrition labels. They seek labels based ...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Duty of enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with law on wearing seat belts: SCThe Supreme Court affirmed existing seat belt laws are adequate for vehicle safety. It stressed law enforcement agencies must ensure citize...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Rotten food, rats, cockroaches and even wall paint in biryani: 40 Kolkata restaurants and sweet shops lose licences ahead of festive seasonKolkata food safety drive: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation suspended the food licences of 40 establishments after inspections revealed se...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Satya Niketan tragedy: Supreme Court may examine building safety, construction violations across IndiaThe Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated it may examine building safety and construction norm violations on a pan-India basis following the f...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Satya Niketan building collapse: Amicus urges SC to expand safety inspections to PGs, private hostels across DelhiA recent building collapse in South Delhi claimed seven student lives. The Supreme Court amicus curiae urged expanded inspections of studen...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Karnataka food safety officials seize expired, mislabelled products from Amazon, Instamart units in BengaluruIn a recent crackdown, authorities in Karnataka uncovered significant violations at Amazon and Instamart facilities. During unannounced ins...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Delhi destroys over 2,800 kg of unsafe food ahead of festive seasonDelhi's Food Safety Department destroyed over 2,800 kg of unsafe food products. Inspections occurred in major markets, focusing on festive ...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
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
Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in courtActivists have filed a court objection to India's proposed food labelling rules. They argue the plan creates an industry-friendly loophole ...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.13 PM 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
Bombay HC refuses interim relief to Old Monk maker as state law officer considers revised labelsThe Bombay High Court has adjourned a hearing on Mohan Rocky Springwater Breweries' plea. The court needs time to consider three modified p...
06 Sep, 2026, 12.44 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
Warning needed for even single excess ingredient: Plea in SC seeks changes to FSSAI rulesIn a significant legal move, a Supreme Court petition is calling for the FSSAI's food warning labels to be implemented in full, without del...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM 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
Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sidesIndia’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels are facing opposition from both health activists and food companies. FSSAI has proposed a red...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India weighs Canada-style warnings on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fatIndia's food regulator is considering new front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods. This system would highlight excessive fat, ...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
'Put food warning labels on the front': Supreme Court asks Centre to match international food safety standards as obesity is rising among childrenThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider front-of-pack warning labels on junk food amid rising obesity among children. The bench ...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST