How Easy Is It to Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes in India?
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- February 7, 2026
Food Manifest 
Key Update Ahead of Holi, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a nationwide “Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive” to ensure the safety and quality of foods commonly consumed during celebrations. The drive targets sweets, milk and milk products such as khoya, paneer, and ghee, edible oils, and other festive essentials. Authorities are
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Key Update Food safety teams in Noida destroyed around 100 kg of rasgullas at Samyak Mithaiwala in Sector 62 after they found the sweets stored in unhygienic conditions during a pre-Holi drive in GB Nagar. Assistant Commissioner (Food) Sarvesh Kumar said the rasgullas were polluted and infested with mosquitoes. Officials collected one sample for laboratory testing and
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Key Update Four people died, and 12 others were hospitalised over the past two days after allegedly consuming contaminated milk in Rajamahendravaram, East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. Preliminary investigations indicate the milk caused acute renal failure, including sudden urinary blockage. Most victims are over 60 years old. Suspected Chemical Contamination from Freezer Police suspect
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Overview A 2024 assessment under the Jal Jeevan Mission found that 24% of household tap water samples failed microbiological quality standards, raising concerns about drinking water and food safety in rural India. The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported that while 76% of samples passed laboratory tests, nearly one in four did not meet safety norms.
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