FSSAI asks food business operators to ensure temperature-controlled transport for all perishablesIn a recent advisory, the FSSAI outlined essential guidelines for transporting perishable food items that require specific temperature cont...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
FDA suspends licences of warehouses of Reliance Consumer, Reliance Retail, Blinkit, Zomato HyperpureMaharashtra FDA has taken action against five warehouses for selling expired food products worth over Rs 48 lakh. Inspections revealed seri...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Nestlé India & Hindustan Unilever face FSSAI notices over misleading claims, non-compliance; what regulator flagged in Resource Renal and Horlicks Mother's PlusThe FSSAI has issued notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever over alleged misleading claims and regulatory violations involving Reso...
17 Oct, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Your daily chai under scanner: FSSAI proposes new science-based limits for two pesticide residues in tea; what consumers should knowFSSAI has proposed maximum residue limits for two pesticides in tea under draft regulations published on October 16. The proposal sets a li...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Railway base kitchen shut, 978 kg of food seized and 30 catering units flagged: What UP food safety officials found during inspectionsThe Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) suspended operations at a railway base kitchen in Lucknow and cancelled the fo...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Bharat D2C Conclave 2026: From the ₹100 crore playbook to AI-led advertising and omnichannel strategies, founders on scaling India’s consumer brandsInside the Bharat D2C Conclave 2026, which brought founders, investors and policymakers together to discuss the business decisions shaping ...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
FSSAI issues notices to BigBasket, Flipkart, Gemini Edibles over misleading claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued notices to three companies for misleading health claims. Gemini Edibles & Fats Indi...
16 Oct, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Modernising legacy systems: How traditional industries are rethinking business operationsTraditional industries are investing in AI to improve operational efficiency, forecasting and decision-making. Yet integrating AI into esta...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA bans sale of loose spice powders, mixed spices to curb adulterationMaharashtra's FDA has implemented a ban on the sale of loose and unpacked spice powders. This initiative aims to prevent adulteration and e...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Karnataka food safety officials crack down on sweet makers, issue notice to 10 unitsThe Karnataka Food Safety Wing has conducted inspections of sweet manufacturing and retail outlets across the state. During these inspectio...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- Food companies, quick-commerce platforms face stricter FSSAI checks, higher compliance costs: Jefferies
Food companies, restaurants and quick-commerce platforms may face higher compliance costs and operational delays as the Food Safety and Sta...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Restaurants face income tax scrutiny as suspected tax evasion tops Rs 25,000 croreThe income tax department in India has identified significant tax evasion by thousands of restaurants. Approximately 8,000 restaurants show...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
From paneer to pizza, FSSAI puts India’s ₹200 lakh crore consumer boom to the test. Who pays?The FSSAI's escalated enforcement in consumer sectors in India has led to increased compliance costs for companies. Many brands are now ree...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Maharashtra to soon introduce digital system for milk tracking to curb adulteration: FDA chiefMaharashtra Food and Drug Administration plans to introduce a digital system to trace milk production. This initiative aims to reduce adult...
10 Oct, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
GST 2.0: Easier multi-state expansion for MSMEs, e-commerce sellersIndia's GST Council has initiated reforms to modernize the GST framework for improved compliance and business operations. Simplified regist...
10 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Premiumisation core growth engine for alcobev: ISWAI reportPremiumisation is driving growth in India’s alcoholic beverages market, with the premium segment expanding at a 10.2% CAGR between 2022 and...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Food firms scramble for experienced safety professionals as demand soarsIndia's food industry is currently experiencing a significant shortage of experienced food-safety professionals. Employers have reported a ...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.44 AM IST