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Reliance Retail faces FDA crackdown again; action also on Blinkit-linked facility- FSSAI asks food business operators to ensure temperature-controlled transport for all perishables
- Nestlé India & Hindustan Unilever face FSSAI notices over misleading claims, non-compliance; what regulator flagged in Resource Renal and Horlicks Mother's Plus
- 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
- Buying groceries online for festivals? Unsafe ghee, expired green peas, yoghurt & brownies found at Delhi facilities; mosquitoes and lizards also spottedDelhi's Food Safety Department found expired green peas, Greek yoghurt, brownies and cow ghee, along with flies, mosquitoes and a lizard, a...17 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- FSSAI proposes banning addition of fructose, sucrose in baby food productsThe FSSAI has drafted an amendment to restrict the use of sucrose and fructose in infant food products aimed at infants below six months. T...17 Oct, 2026, 04.10 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
- 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
- Cake baked inside a sealed canning jar may look like a clever shelf-stable gift, but its moist, low-acid interior can create conditions where botulism can growMason jar desserts, such as cakes and breads, pose serious safety concerns primarily due to the risk of botulism. Unlike traditional cannin...16 Oct, 2026, 01.20 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
- PepsiCo warns 'energy drink' ban could run its India supplies dry as Red Bull sells onPepsiCo has warned that its popular energy drinks could disappear from Indian markets within two months as the Delhi High Court refuses to ...15 Oct, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- Food companies, quick-commerce platforms face stricter FSSAI checks, higher compliance costs: JefferiesFood 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
- Uttarakhand bans gutkha, tobacco and nicotine-containing food products for one yearUttarakhand has issued a ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of tobacco products for one year. This decision emphasizes the impor...13 Oct, 2026, 06.09 PM 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
- Karnataka food safety officials inspect 45 ice cream units, seize expired productsKarnataka's Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted inspections of ice cream manufacturing units across the state. A total...09 Oct, 2026, 09.59 AM 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
- FSSAI pulls up Dr Reddy's, Nestle Health Science over Celevida claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said the product was advertised as providing high-protein support for preserving l...09 Oct, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- FSSAI issues notices to Dr Reddy's, Nestle Health Science, Amazon, Flipkart over misleading protein claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has sent notices to multiple firms, such as Dr Reddy's and Nestle Health Science, regardin...08 Oct, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
- FDA seizes 1,394kg of banana from an APMC in Navi Mumbai allegedly being treated with a banned chemical to make the ripeIn a recent operation, food safety authorities confiscated approximately 1.4 tonnes of bananas at the APMC Fruit Market located in Turbhe. ...08 Oct, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
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