FSSAI cracks down on ‘100%’ claims: Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits withdraw misleading labelsFood regulator FSSAI has taken action against several companies for misleading claims. Amway India and Emami are among firms that withdrew ...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
'Major impact in 8-10 days': Maharashtra FDA chief warns of strict action over rules violations by eateries near educational institutionsMaharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday said strict action would be taken against violations ...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Railway passengers, beware of what you buy onboard: IRCTC seizes 8,000+ water bottles, ice creams & other food productsIRCTC has intensified inspections across railway stations and trains. Quick Response Teams have seized more than 8,000 bottles of unapprove...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Tukaram Mundhe led-FDA ordered to pay Rs 5 lakh fine to a Pune sweet shop for suspending licence despite 98% complianceBombay High Court has ordered Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Pune sweets shop after questioning the ...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Malls put eateries under scrutiny amid govt's hygiene crackdownAmid increasing concerns over food safety and hygiene, Indian malls are ramping up their oversight of restaurant operations. Major mall ope...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Rat allegedly spotted inside ice cream freezer at Blinkit store in Kalyan, sparks food safety concernsA viral video showed a rat inside an ice cream storage crate at a quick-commerce delivery hub. This incident raised significant concerns ov...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why are dark stores again under scrutiny over food safetyFood safety inspectors have conducted thorough checks on quick commerce locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, revealing violations relate...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
India’s restaurants must win back consumer trust amid hygiene crackdown: Fine-dine chain Impresario execIndian restaurants face regulatory crackdowns and calls for greater transparency. Regulators in Mumbai and Bengaluru have suspended license...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA suspends licenses of four Domino's Pizza outlets over hygiene norms' violationMaharashtra FDA suspended four Domino's Pizza outlet licenses for hygiene violations. This action follows a recent suspension of a Blink Co...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Expired idli rava, coconut powder found in Bengaluru canteen during food safety checkKarnataka Health Department officials resumed inspections of eateries across Bengaluru. Expired food items and hygiene violations were disc...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Eternal's Hyperpure unit gets food safety notice after Bengaluru inspectionOfficials found 146 kg of chicken for which the manufacturer's FSSAI licence number was unavailable, while 40 kg of garlic was sourced from...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru over food safety violationsBengaluru authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse for hygiene and labeling violations. The Food Safety Department conducted inspections follow...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Karnataka tightens food safety rules as hotel inspections uncover tonnes of unsafe foodKarnataka has issued a detailed food-safety advisory for hotels, restaurants, caterers and food businesses amid intensified inspections acr...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Karnataka food safety drive: Zepto warehouse sealed in Hoskote over alleged violationsThe department conducted a special inspection at the warehouse to check compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and relate...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Bengaluru food safety drive: 60 star hotels inspected, 1,089 kg food seizedKarnataka food safety officials inspected 60 three- and five-star Bengaluru hotels, seizing over 1,000 kg of allegedly unsafe, expired or m...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
From 105 kg expired food & 32 litres of milk to 50 kg chicken and rotten veggies: What FDA found inside Bengaluru’s 3-star and 5-star hotel kitchens will shock youBengaluru's Food Safety and Drug Administration conducted surprise inspections at several high-end hotels. Officials discovered expired foo...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Railways imposes Rs 5.13 cr fine, terminates 6 contracts and debars defaulting licensees for food quality violations in last 3 years
Indian Railways has implemented strict measures to address violations related to food quality and hygiene. The initiative includes imposing...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.01 PM IST