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FDA officials extorting lakhs from eateries, quick-commerce firms, alleges Raut; seeks probeSanjay Raut has accused Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration officials of engaging in extortion against local businesses. He claims th...
Food giants oppose red warning labels for high salt, sugar and fat, cite non-veg confusionIndia should reconsider the red colour of its proposed warning labels on packaged foods as it can confuse consumers who associate the colou...
'Use by date' mandatory for loose sweets in Uttar Pradesh: UP Food DepartmentUttar Pradesh's Food Safety and Drug Administration will require sweets to display a 'Use by Date'. This measure focuses on open or loose s...
FSSAI crackdown sparks hiring surge in food safety and complianceLarge food companies and restaurants are expanding their hiring for food safety and compliance roles. This increase is in response to rigor...
Preity Zinta’s ‘Team Tukaram Mundhe’ T-shirt receives a response from the FDA Commissioner himself. ‘Haven’t spoken to her personally, but I am grateful.’Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra’s FDA Commissioner, has taken a prominent role in addressing food safety concerns across the state. Actress Pre...
CSIR-NIIST, Tata Consumer to set up food fortification centre in ThiruvananthapuramCSIR-NIIST and Tata Consumer Products Ltd are collaborating to create a Centre of Excellence for food fortification. This new partnership a...
Soak a cotton swab in vanilla and place it inside the refrigerator or freezer with the door closed for 24 hours to tackle lingering odorsVanilla is suggested as a method to reduce odors in refrigerators and freezers. Experts emphasize that cleaning and removing spoiled food a...
'Transparency' packs the punch: Sales of packaged health foods with clean ingredients surge 60% in 2 monthsSales of packaged products with transparent healthy ingredient claims have increased significantly in recent months. The Food Safety and St...
FSSAI proposes ban on sale, manufacture of ‘analogue paneer’FSSAI has proposed banning the manufacture and sale of analogue paneer to protect consumers from misleading claims. The draft regulations a...
FSSAI initiates action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India over alleged violationsFSSAI said action had been initiated against Amazon, Flipkart India, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and BigBasket over allegedly misleading claims...
Over 167,000 pounds of beef, pork and goat meat recalled nationwide over false USDA inspection mark. Here's what consumers should be aware ofA massive recall of meat products has been announced following improper inspections and counterfeit USDA markings, impacting over 167,000 p...
FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Zepto, BigBasket, othersFSSAI has taken action against major e-commerce platforms for various food safety violations and misbranding. The platforms include Amazon,...
Karnataka to expand food safety drive to street vendors, host national conclave in OctoberKarnataka's government intends to enhance its food-safety enforcement, concentrating on street-food vendors' hygiene and safe practices. An...
McDonald’s Rajkot video shows rats moving across tables; civic body takes action against the outletA video showed rats inside a McDonald’s restaurant in Rajkot, alarming customers present at the time. Municipal health officer Jayesh Vakan...
Maharashtra FDA seizes adulterated food worth over Rs 1.36 cr, suspends 12 licences after statewide festive crackdownMaharashtra FDA seized and destroyed suspected adulterated, substandard and unhygienic food worth over Rs 1.36 crore during a four-day stat...
Cockroach found at JW Marriott Mumbai restaurant ruins Fortis cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth’s dinner, but he is thankful he is inside Tukaram Mundhe’s territoryA baby cockroach appeared on Fortis cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth's dinner table at Romano’s, the Italian restaurant at JW Marriott Mumbai Sah...
‘We need to balance business & livelihoods with public health,' says Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says India must improve street-food hygiene without hurting vendors’ livelihoods. He backs desi...